Douglas County 4-H Premium Book - 2023

Douglas County 4-H County Fair Premium Book 2023

YOUR 4-H GUIDEBOOK FOR PREPARING AND REGISTERING FOR YOUR 4-H EXPERIENCE AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR.

August 16-19, 2023

Douglas County Fairgrounds

Register exhibits at http://douglasmn-county.fairentry.com

FairEntry help guide and video at https://z.umn.edu/howguide

Fair registration deadline July 17, 2023

Information in this book is subject to change

Source: Goodhue County 4-HPremium Book, Aly Kloeckner, Extension Educator 4-HYouth Development

Revised: Douglas County 4-HPremium Book, JodiHintzen, Extension Educator 4-HYouth Development and Kim Taveirne, Administrative andProgram Specialist

Reviewed by Karen Bundermann

Thursday, June 1, 2023

8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

4:00 p.m.

Monday, July 17, 2023

11:59 p.m.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

9:30 a.m.

Registration opens in FairEntry (douglasmn-county.fairentry.com)

It’s County Fair Time, Now What workshop Douglas County Fairgrounds

4-H Demonstration judging Douglas County Courthouse

Fair registration deadline

Clothing/textiles/quilting/fashion review judging Lake Community Church

7:00 p.m. Public fashion revue and performing arts judged Lake Community Church

Friday, August 4, 2023

9:00 a.m.

Monday, August 7, 2023

6:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 12, 2023

8:00 a.m.

Monday, August 14, 2023

12:00 – 7:00 p.m.

4-H dog show 4-H Exhibit Building

County fair cleanup, leaders council and elections Douglas County Fairgrounds

4-H horse Show Douglas County Fairgrounds

Exhibit judging (non-perishable static/general items) 4-H Exhibit Building

1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Animal Science Interviews Erickson Pavilion

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Club exhibits judged (except container gardening)

Exhibit Building

Pavilion 6:00 p.m. Cat show and cat displays judged

5:00 p.m. Pet show and pet displays judged

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Livestock vet check

County Fairgrounds

– 7:00 p.m. Exhibit judging (static/general perishable items) 4-H Exhibit Building

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

7:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Vet check last call for milking dairy and horses only Douglas County Fairgrounds 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Animal weighing and verification

Friday, August 18, 2023 8:30

Saturday, August 19, 2023

demonstration judging

General livestock shows (swine then beef show @ 1 pm)

Deadline for market livestock auction signup

call to accept state fair trips

Round Robin showmanship registration

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Static/General (Building Exhibits)

Intro

What is the Premium Book?

The Douglas County 4-H Premium Book is printed for 4-H members, parents and adult volunteers. It is used for planning and registering projects to exhibit at the Douglas County Fair. Please study this premium book carefully as it contains all rules and other information pertinent to exhibiting and participating as a 4-H member at the Douglas County Fair. You are responsible for adhering to the rules in the premium book. You have only yourself to blame if you have not read the premium book. Please note that information provided in the premium book is subject to change at the discretion of the Extension office.

4-H at the County Fair

The county fair is one of the highlights of the 4-H year. It is an opportunity for youth to showcase their special efforts, interests, and talents by creating exhibits to share your learning. To “learn by doing”, you are encouraged to enter an exhibit in project area(s) in which you are enrolled.

Your county fair experience should be a fun and enjoyable learning experience. You should think seriously about what you want to learn from preparing your project exhibit. The ribbon or recognition is only secondary; the skill and knowledge of the exhibit are what will really help you down the road in life. Ribbons and recognition are short-lived, but skills and knowledge are for life.

Participation Agreement & Code of Conduct

All Douglas County 4-H members and parents/guardians are expected to abide by the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct when participating in all 4-H sponsored events during the 4-H year, including the Douglas County Fair.

1. Participant Agreement:

 4-H members are responsible for thoroughly reading and understanding the rules and guidelines for any specific exhibit or activity as outlined in the county or state fair premium books, newsletters or informational letters.

 4-H members will abide by the code of conduct as stated. Any infraction of the code of conduct can be sufficient cause for immediate termination of participation in the 4-H event and loss of all premiums and awards. Infraction of the code of conduct may also result in the loss of eligibility to participate in future youth activities such as state trips, exchange trips or camps for the current and/or upcoming 4-H year.

 Consequences of inappropriate behavior will be dealt with at the discretion and judgment of the chaperones and Extension staff.

2. Code of Conduct: The full code of conduct by which all 4-H members will abide is available online at https://z.umn.edu/codeconduct

Parent code of conduct: https://z.umn.edu/codeconductparent Volunteer code of conduct: https://z.umn.edu/codeconductvolunteer

Eligibility

1. Please study this premium book carefully as it contains all rules and other information pertinent to exhibiting as a 4-H member at the Douglas County Fair. Information provided in the premium book is subject to change at the discretion of the Extension office and major changes will be communicated to exhibitors via email as appropriate.

2. All Douglas County 4-H members (in grades K-13) are eligible to exhibit at the County Fair. All grade levels for 4-H members pertain to grade completed at the time of the county fair/Cloverbuds can enter only in the Cloverbud classes and may enter one livestock animal in addition to horse.

3. County Fair Participation Policy: Douglas County 4-H members with late or new enrollments received after May 15, late ID forms, late County Fair registration and/or late membership fee:

 You are still eligible to exhibit at the Douglas County Fair and receive a blue, red, white or participation ribbon and premium for your exhibit(s).

 You will not be eligible in that particular specie, project area and/or exhibit for champion or reserve champions, honorable mentions, state fair trips, state dog show trips, state horse show trips, or any additional awards.

4. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption option: every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a "onetime" member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H member's career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge they missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline. https://z.umn.edu/enrollmentchart. Missed ID deadline exemption can only be used up to seven days after deadline.

Registration

1. County Fair registration will be done online using FairEntry. Registration will open on June 1. The registration deadline is midnight on July 17. Detailed instructions for registering in FairEntry is available in your 4-H premium book. Contact the Extension Office with any questions or if you need assistance. Please use grade completed when registering exhibits.

County Fair Cleanup & August Leader’s Council – Monday, August 7

Douglas County 4-H will assist the Fairboard in cleaning these buildings for county fair: 4-H Exhibit Building, Johnson Building, Schoolhouse and Home Activities Building. In addition, we will clean and setup the 4-H Food Stand, set-up stalls in the horse barn and clean the milk house. Clubs will be assigned to different buildings. Please make every effort to attend so clubs have good attendance; many hands make light work if everyone pitches in. Please bring rags and buckets, 4-H will supply cleaning products, paper towels and access to water. Youth will also put together signs for the organic recycling project so there really are tasks for all ages! Cleanup from 6-7:30 p.m. and then Leader’s Council will follow at the 4-H Food Stand. If you are considering a Leader’s Council position (and are 7th grade and up), please attend!

Youth and Adult Volunteers Needed at the Fair – Please Help Out Where You Can!!!

Youth and adult volunteers are needed in MANY areas throughout the fair. Please check your schedules to see where you might help out for a couple of hours or more. Full details can be viewed on the Douglas County Extension website www.extension.umn.edu including needed shifts and descriptions or by visiting https://z.umn.edu/Cofairvolunteers or contact the Extension office at 320-762-389. We need you, please consider donating your time and talents where you can. This is also a great way to meet other 4-H parents/guardians, volunteers, youth and dive deeper into 4-H and learn.

Gate Admission

Each 4-H exhibitor 11 years and older (free gate admission to youth 11 and under) EXHIBITING at the county fair will receive a gate pass. If 4-H youth do not exhibit at the county fair, they do not receive a pass! There are no free passes for parents, leaders, volunteers or Extension staff. Season passes can be purchased at the Fairboard office located in the Grandstand during entry day Monday or Tuesday (subject to Fairboard discretion.) The Extension office has no control over gate admission passes. 4-H’ers pickup their gate admission pass at the 4-H Exhibit Building during static/general judging (Monday, August 14 and Tuesday, August 15) between 1-7 p.m. Wednesday is the first day of the fair, admission is charged starting Wednesday. County fair camping registration opens June 1 at https://www.dcmnfair.com/

Grievance Process

University of Minnesota 4-H has developed a grievance process form to handle any grievance that should arise during the county fair. The appeal form consists of statement of grievance, reasons for grievance, circumstances related to grievance, outcome desired and signatures of those filing the complaint. This grievance form must be accompanied by $ 50 cash or money order only. If the decision is ruled against the person(s) filing the grievance, the money will be deposited in the county 4-H program account for programming purposes; otherwise the money will be returned. Committee decisions are final. If there are testing costs associated with the grievance, the individual(s) filing the grievance are responsible for paying the testing costs. Testing costs commonly involve investment of $ 200 or more. Testing costs can be estimated for the party filing the grievance and that amount must be paid up-front.

During the county/state fair, grievances must be filed within 24 hours (1 day) of the incident. Any other grievances that are not at county/state fair must be filed within three days of the incident. These must be turned in to Extension personnel. Appeal forms may be obtained in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds. The complaint/appeal will be resolved at the first Leader’s Council Board meeting following the fair. If it is an urgent situation, an emergency meeting will be called. Judges decisions or incorrect ID’s are not grievable.

Arrival & Release of Exhibits

Static/general exhibits will be judged in the 4-H Building on Monday, August 14 from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. or Tuesday, August 15 from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. All static/general exhibits must remain in place in the 4-H Building until Sunday at 7:00 a.m. Removing exhibits before 7:00 a.m. will automatically result in the loss of premium money, and state trips on all the member's exhibits.

1. Static/general exhibits will check in at the registration table, please bring your exhibit cards that were mailed to you, even those you didn’t complete. Please bring exhibits on the correct judging day, if you have questions, please ask Extension staff.

2. Static/general exhibits will be released Sunday, August 20 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

3. Vet check Tuesday! All animals housed at the fair need to be examined by the fair veterinarian BEFORE unloading. Vet check is Tuesday, August 15 between 1:00-7:00 p.m. without penalty for beef, dairy, goat, horse, llama/alpaca, rabbit, sheep and swine. (Milking dairy, horse and llama/alpaca are also able to come and be vet checked on Wednesday, August 16 BEFORE 8:30 a.m. You will enter the fairgrounds at the east gate (across from the Alexandria Vet Clinic and go to the outside of the Erickson Pavilion for vet check and then drive behind the barns to unload your animals. Once you have your animals unloaded, go to the counter in the 4-H Exhibit Building for your exhibit pass. All livestock exhibits will be released Sunday at 7 a.m. Removing exhibits before the designated time will automatically result in the loss of premium money, auction premiums and state trips on all of the member’s exhibits.

4. The Douglas County fairboard awards premium money. Exhibiting 4-H members may pick up their 4-H premium check between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Sunday, August 20 at the 4-H Exhibit Building.

What Static/General Exhibits are Judged Monday and Which Are Judged Tuesday?

MONDAY – Aerospace, bicycle, cats, child & family development, citizenship, Cloverbuds, club community pride, consumer education, crafts, fine arts, electric, engineering design, entomology, exploring animals, exploring the environment, fishing sports, forest resources, geology, global connections, health & wellness, home environment, horse related, horseless horse, industrial technology (shop & metals), needle arts, pets, photography, safety, science of ag, science of inquiry, self determined, shooting sports, small engines, technology (computer & robotics), tractor, vet science, video, water resources, wildlife biology and youth leadership. This is the only day these exhibits will be judged.

TUESDAY – Cloverbuds, food & nutrition, food revue, vegetable/herb gardening, potatoes, fruit, flower & indoor gardening, landscape design, plant & soil science (corn, small grains etc) and club container gardening. This is the only day these exhibits will be judged.

Food Stand Cashiers, Discount Coupons and Organic Recycling

Youth that completed 7th grade and up may apply to be a cashier during the county fair. Cashiers work a minimum of four shifts (each shift is four hours), attend cashier training and Food Stand setup. To apply, please complete the application available at https://z.umn.edu/foodstandcashierapplication.

The 4-H Food Stand is pleased to offer 4-H family promotional cards that will give you at 15% discount on your food purchases at the 4-H Food Stand. These cards are sold Monday, August 14 and Tuesday, August 15 until 7 p.m. in the Food Stand (cash only). A $ 50 card sells for $ 42.50 (15% discount), a $ 100 card sells for $ 84.00 (16% discount), a $ 150 card sells for $ 124.50 (17% discount) and a $ 200 card sells for $ 164 (18% discount).

4-H will again partner with Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management to offer organic recycling in the 4-H Food Stand. During your club’s food stand shift, members will track garbage, traditional recycling and organic recycling. Traditional recycling includes plastic bottles, glass and cans. Organic recycling is composted napkins, cups, plates and silverware purchased through a grant from Regional Sustainable Development Partnership and food scraps. Everything else is trash. More information will be available during Food Stand shift training and everything will be labeled with signage. Please refer to page 43 for information on why we have a food stand and the skills youth develop by serving in the food stand.

Static/General 4-H Exhibit Rules

1. Members may enter up to 10 exhibits per class, unless otherwise specified under specific project guidelines by grade completed.

2. All work on exhibits entered should be done by the 4-H member (with adult guidance) and completed during the current 4-H program year.

3. Each member is expected to complete conference judging as part of their entries, except where permission is given prior to the fair by the Extension Educator. See absentee judging below.

4. Absentee judging: 4-H members who have a conflict with the general project conference judging in their county of membership may be eligible for absentee judging. Please contact the Extension office prior to judging. Disabilities and injury: If a 4-H member is unable to participate in the conference judging process by themselves due to a disability or injury, please refer to policy at https://extension.umn.edu/about-4-h/understanding-4-h-policies

5. Blue, red, and white ribbons (except as specified) will be awarded on member’s knowledge and ability to explain (50%), the exhibit quality (25%), and educational value of the exhibit (25%). Judge’s decisions are final and may not be grieved.

6. Poster exhibit recommendations are: 22” w x 28”h, but may be smaller. Education/science tri-fold exhibit recommendations are 12"d x 24"w x 36"h, but may be smaller.

7. Floor space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet, except where permission is given prior to the fair by the Extension Educator.

8. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, county, project area, and school grade completed. Other appropriate information for the project (for example, vegetable varieties) should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.

9. 4-Hers are exhibiting at their own risk. 4-H staff, 4-H volunteers, and fair board members are not responsible for damage to or theft of 4-H exhibits.

What Will the Judge Ask Me?

The judge is excited to learn about your exhibit and wants to find out more about it. They will ask questions like: tell me about your exhibit, what did you learn by doing this exhibit, what might you do differently, did you share your exhibit with others, what didn’t work, what do you hope to improve upon next year, they might ask about cost, care, source of information etc. Make sure to thank the judge as well as have fun! Refer to page 38 for details on conference judging.

Champion and Reserve Champion Photos

Champion and reserve champion pictures for building exhibits (static/general) will be taken on Sunday, August 20 at the 4H Building between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. Champion and reserve champion pictures for animals (includes horse) will be taken Saturday, August 19 at the Erickson Pavilion building during the premium market livestock auction. If you receive a champion or reserve champion ribbon, please come during these times to have your picture taken with your animal or 4-H exhibit.

CLUB ACTIVITIES

Judging: Monday, August 14 (noon – 7 p.m.) or Tuesday, August 15 (1-7 p.m.) 4-H Building

Premiums: Blue - $15.00, Red - $12.00, White - $10.00

Club Community Pride is the only club exhibit that is conference judged

Staff will register clubs for all club exhibits, we are challenging you! All 4-H club community pride, video, banners, scrapbooks and scarecrow entries must be entered at the fair on Monday, August 14 by 5 p.m. 4-H club container gardening exhibits need to be entered on Tuesday, August 15 by 5 p.m. Adult leaders may not participate in conference judging. The only club exhibit conference judged is community pride. Two club banners and two community pride exhibits will be selected for state fair exhibition.

CLUB BANNER

The club promotional banner serves as a tool to promote the local 4-H club and the county 4-H program and give 4-Hers an opportunity for artistic expression through advertisement. Champion and Reserve Champion banners exhibit at the state fair.

Requirements:

 Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum dowel length 3’ 8”) and ready to hang.

 Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided.

 Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.).

CLUB COMMUNITY PRIDE

This is a project where a club displays ways in which they make their community better by being active citizens.

Requirements:

 The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other method which visually highlights the entire project or certain parts in a manner which tells the public what positive effects the project had on the community.

 Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. Youth will explain the purpose of the project, steps in the planning, how the project meets the community needs and the impact it has.

Note: Community Pride participants at State Fair may exhibit another individual project.

CLUB CONTAINER GARDENING

Requirements:

 Plant arrangement in a large outdoor planter. The exhibit should be identified with the club name.

 Arrangement will be judged on color combination, plant condition and arrangement/attractiveness of exhibit.

 You will need to supply your own planter, soil and planting material.

CLUB SCARECROW

Requirements:

 Entry must be prepared so it is on a 6’ post, in a chair, etc. It must be constructed well enough so that it will remain secure during the entire length of the fair and stand upright on its own or stuck in a straw bale, ground, etc. Identify exhibit clearly with club name.

 We will have a “scarecrow garden” located outside the 4-H Exhibit Building.

CLUB SCRAPBOOK

 Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events.

 Can be a traditional scrapbook or a photo book designed by members.

CLUB VIDEO/SLIDESHOW

Requirements:

 Showcase your club at the Douglas County Fair. Show audiences what you have accomplished this year in 4-H.

 All videos must have been made/created during the current 4-H year. When appropriate (i.e. historical sequences) older video clips could be used for that purpose only.

 Video must be presented on USB or flash drive.

 Videos will be on display throughout the fair on a large monitor. Please preview your video this way and make sure it is formatted for TV viewing.

 A computer must be brought for viewing the video during the conference judging, other arrangements need to be made in advance with the 4-H staff.

CLOVERBUDS

Static/General Judging: Monday, August 14 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm and/or Tuesday, August 15 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.

See page six to see which exhibits are judged Monday and which are judged Tuesday

4-H Exhibit Building

Premiums: Cloverbud Ribbon - $2.00

CLOVERBUD POLICIES

 Cloverbud programs emphasize cooperative rather than competitive experiences. In accordance with our guidelines, Cloverbuds receive a participation ribbon rather than the blue, red, white or champion ribbon.

 This is the ONLY division Cloverbuds may enter. (Example: Do not enter food in “food” classes, enter in Cloverbud division).

 Cloverbuds may exhibit up to ten (10) static/general exhibits. Fashion Revue does not count as one of the ten.

 Cloverbuds are allowed one animal science exhibit in addition to horse.

Cloverbud Static/General

Cloverbud Performing Arts

Cloverbud Demonstration

Cloverbud Clothing (purchased, upcycled, constructed)

Cloverbud Fashion Revue

Exhibit Suggestions:

 We encourage Cloverbuds to review the project area requirements in the general project and animal science project areas to learn more about what would be required of their exhibit when they reach 3rd grade.

Requirements:

 Cloverbud general/static exhibits can be made at home, at a 4-H, school or church event.

 Review https://z.umn.edu/clovinfosheet to ensure the exhibit follows 4-H Cloverbud policies.

 A purchased garment exhibit must include a binder or poster, please review the clothing section for details.

 Cloverbuds MUST register for the Fashion Revue by July 17.

 Cloverbuds may model any clothing they have constructed, upcycled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project.

CLOVERBUD (ANIMAL SCIENCE)

Cloverbud animal science exhibitors follow the same arrival and check-in process as other 4-H members, please refer to page 5 for details.

Cloverbuds are encouraged to participate in animal science interviews, please refer to page 22 for more information.

Cloverbud animals are judged prior to the specific specie show Cloverbud horse exhibits are judged between pleasure and game classes.

Premiums: $2.00

Cloverbud programs emphasize cooperative rather than competitive experiences. In accordance with our guidelines, all Cloverbuds will receive a participation ribbon rather than the blue, red, white or champion ribbon.

CLOVERBUD (ANIMAL SCIENCE) REQUIREMENTS

See specific species for ID & health requirements.

Cloverbud animal science participation at the Douglas County Fair will be as follows:

 Cloverbuds may exhibit one animal at the fair.

 Cloverbuds will show in a separate Cloverbud class at the specie show. Cloverbuds are not eligible for showmanship.

 When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities, such as workshops, fairs and shows, a parent or responsible person will be in control of the animal, which means the adult will handle AND/OR lead the animal. NO EXCEPTIONS! If an individual is not following this rule, the judge and staff are obligated to stop the show until a parent or responsible person regains control of the animal.

 Cloverbuds in horse activities will be required to wear a helmet and follow animal control guidelines indicated above.

A parent/responsible person will be with the cloverbud at all times when in the presence of an animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous such as scissors, saws, knives, needles, rockets, kitchen appliances, etc.

Cloverbuds should not operate power driven equipment as a part of activities such as clippers, power drills, sewing machines, small engines, etc.

Cloverbud Animal Science

 Cloverbud Beef

Beef show is Friday, August 18 at 1 p.m., (after swine show)

 Cloverbud Dairy

Dairy show is Thursday, August 17 at 12:30 p.m.

 Cloverbud Goat (dairy & meat)

Goat show is Thursday, August 17 at 8:00 a.m.

 Cloverbud Horse

(Halter pleasure, western pleasure and barrel racing)

Horse show is Saturday, August 12 at 8:00 a.m.

 Cloverbud Llama/Alpaca

Llama/Alpaca show Thursday, August 4 at 3 p.m.

 Cloverbud Poultry

Poultry show is Wednesday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m..

 Cloverbud Pet and Cat

Pet show is Monday, August 14 at 5:00 p.m.

Cat show is Monday, August 14 at 6:00 p.m.

 Cloverbud Rabbit

Rabbit show is Wednesday, August 16, at 3:00 pm.

 Cloverbud Sheep (and Lamb Lead)

Sheep show is Thursday, August 17, 4:00 pm.

 Cloverbud Swine

Swine show is Friday, August 18, at 8:30 am.

EXHIBITS

Judging: Monday, August 14 from 12-7 pm

Tuesday, August 15 from 1-7 pm

4-H Exhibit Building

Premiums: Blue - $4.00, Red - $3.00, White - $2.00

AEROSPACE

Aerospace includes any objects that fly within the Earth’s atmosphere and outer space.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Build a model (rocket, airplane, satellite) and identify the parts.

 Explain the science about how airplanes fly.

 Explain how the model rocket flies.

 Identify parts of a hot air balloon and how they work.

 Discover and identify the basic parts of a helicopter.

 Make and demonstrate a hang glider.

 Compare and contrast different types of kites.

 Discuss pros and cons of different types of flight.

Requirements:

 Models or any other project object(s) can be used during the judging process.

 Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel or engines); recovery system should be in place and operative.

 Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H curriculum.

ROCKET LAUNCH:

This is an activity and not a judged event. All participants receive a $ 4 premium. Held Wednesday, August 16 at 11 a.m. at the racetrack infield. Register by July 17.

BICYCLE

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Exhibit showing built, restored, reconditioned or rebuilt bikes.

 Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, city/county/regional bike or active transportation plans, how to wear a helmet or equipment used to teach others about bike repair.

 Documentation (such as slide show, notebook, picture book, poster or film) of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class, committee or service club.

CAT SHOW/CAT EXHIBIT

Cat Show/Exhibit Requirements (August 14 at 6 pm):

 Live cat must be domesticated and is not eligible for State Fair.

 All cats must have rabies shots, you NEED to bring a copy of health papers to the show.

 No cats under three months of age may be shown.

 Cats are to be taken home after the show.

 Judging will consist of overall cleanliness of the cat, cleanliness of ears, mouth, breath, eyes, tail, skin and feet. Condition of cat – health of skin, body, height, etc. and the presentation and overall knowledge of the 4H’ers about the cat. Be prepared to answer questions about your cat and its care.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Exhibits should show or explain something the 4-H’er made, did or learned with their cat.

 Cat exhibit will be judged after the cat show.

CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

Discover how to be self-reliant and responsible, how to handle emergencies and develop home-alone skills. Learn about home safety, age-appropriate toys, nutritious snacks for children and how to create a poem, story or game.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Toy, game, puzzle, puppets or art/craft materials made from new or recycled/throw-away material.

 Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item made by exhibitor.

 Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video tape and narrative, activity book or safety manual for children.

 A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a person with differing abilities (learning difficulties, physically impaired).

 Display exploring different types of families (nuclear, blended, single parent, childless, foster).

 An educational display explaining foster care/foster families in Minnesota.

 Display exploring resources for children alone at home (activities, games, kits).

 An educational display about youth mental health. Explore strategies to help youth cope with stress and/or anxiety with busy bags, sensory bottles, activities and conversation tips.

 Display sharing your experience job shadowing an early childhood education provider, child care provider or another youth worker.

 An educational display with resources available to lower income families (WIC, food shelf, other programs).

Requirements:

 Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference judging, the age and other characteristics of the child for whom the exhibit is intended and how the exhibit contributes to the child's growth, development and well-being.

 If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the item should be used with children before exhibiting and a photograph of this activity should accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract from the placing of the exhibit.

CITIZENSHIP

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Highlight of community projects and/or citizenship activities which you or your club completed under your leadership. Include plans of action as well as the impact of each.

 A display illustrating the description of a service project, which may include: how you identified the need in your community, developed a project to address the need, carried out the project, and reflected on the results

 A display illustrating how you’ve researched, reflected on, and learned more about your community, its history, and how to be a good neighbor.

 A display illustrating how you’ve developed a tour of a local community, government or community agency; learned how government functions and learned about

police, fire protection, health, sanitation, safety and tourism in your community.

 A display explaining how you organized and led tours in your town, community, courthouse or historic place.

 A display on how the government works or the functions of various government agencies.

 Complete a service project and create a display of what you did and why you did it.

CLOTHING & TEXTILES (Judged Tuesday, August 1)

Note: Clothing and Textiles exhibits should be finished, clean and pressed for exhibition. Exhibits can be used before showing, but should be cleaned before exhibiting.

CONSTRUCTED CLOTHING (Clothes You Make)

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Constructed garment such as a blouse, shirt, top, skirt, pants, pjs, sweatshirt, jumper, dress or outerwear.

 Using tailoring techniques to construct a garment.

 Wearable art that can be included as part of the constructed garment (belt, vest).

 Poster or display on a clothing or textiles subject of your choice. Examples: career in industry, difference in fabric, how fabric is made, evolution of clothing, cost comparison, clothing selection or care of fabric.

Requirement:

 Include an information tag listing: pattern company/kit name or source, fiber content of fabric and care instructions.

PURCHASED CLOTHING (Clothes You Buy)

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Purchased garments such as a blouse, shirt, top skirt, pants, sweatshirt, jumper, dress or outerwear.

 Pre-used garments not altered. Examples: thrift store, garage sale or hand-me-down.

Requirements:

 The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8-1/2"x 11" binder with the following information:

 Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo with name, county, and color of complexion, hair and eyes.

 Cost of garment and explanation of why garment was purchased.

 Fabric content and care of garment.

 Examples of ways it will be used in existing wardrobe.

 Sales receipt and tags, if available.

 Inventory of wardrobe (not including undergarments)

 Additional information that could be included in the 8 1/2” by 11” binder:

o Cost per wear

o Cost comparison (construction vs. purchased)

o Educational facts about the fabric in garment(s)

o Additional photos showing ways it can be used in existing wardrobe

o Accessories/shoes worn

o Any other educational information not listed above

SEWN NON-GARMENT

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Non-clothing constructed item. Examples: simple home or clothing accessory item such as a pillow, apron, book bag, belt, placemat, gym bag or sewing kit.

 Non-clothing article using a pattern or your own idea.

Requirement:

 Include an information tag listing: pattern company/kit name or source, fiber content of fabric and care instructions.

UPCYCLED CLOTHING

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Significant alterations to a garment. Examples: oversized t-shirt made into a cinched t-shirt dress, altering the style of the garment, updating an old prom dress to make it current, etc.

 Wearable art that can be added to purchased garment (such as a belt or vest)

 Garment mended, repaired or upcycled, with color photo of original garment and explanation of steps used.

 Garment mended or recycled, with color photo of original garment and explanation of steps used (example - making mittens out of a sweater.)

Requirements:

 An upcycled garment is one that is constructed from a previously worn garment that has been altered in a way to produce a new garment.

 Colored photo of original garment and colored photo of new garment.

FASHION REVUE (judged Tuesday, August 1)

Fashion Revue – Constructed Clothing

Fashion Revue – Purchased Clothing

Fashion Revue – Upcycled Clothing

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Judging is on the overall completed look which includes the outfit, accessories and overall appearance.

Requirements:

 Members MUST register for Fashion Revue by July 17.

 Fashion Revue judging will be at Lake Community Church on Tuesday, August 1, at 9:15 am. The Public Fashion Revue will be held on Tuesday, August 1 at 7:00 pm at Lake Community Church in Alexandria. We will practice prior to the show at 6:00 pm. (Lake Community Church.)

 Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, purchased or upcycled as part of their 4-H clothing project.

 Garments are required to be modeled during fashion revue conference judging and fashion show.

 Premiums are awarded for Fashion Revue.

 At State Fair, clothing exhibitors can use the same garment to participate in both Fashion Revue and clothing and textiles. Example: Constructed fashion revue exhibit can be judged in the constructed clothing area (or vice versa).

CONSUMER EDUCATION & MONEY MANAGEMENT

Learn about being a good consumer as you explore smart shopping, income and expenses, saving money, credit and needs vs. wants.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 A budget workbook, income/expenses graphs, impact of supply chains on consumers or savings plans.

 A basic comparison of similar products with different pricing. Could also include additional aspects of products other than just price such as comparing numerous components (nutritional value, cost per ounce, fabric content or longevity).

CORN

Exhibit Suggestions:

 A two-quart jar or clear container (equaling 8 cups) of shelled corn.

 A display of ears of dent corn consisting of 6-10 ears of corn of the same variety.

 A bundle of corn stalks consisting of stalks of the same variety.

 An educational display illustrating corn’s plant reproduction, different types of corn, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, plant part identification, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production or examples of a plant disease.

Requirements:

 Crop must be grown on a farm with which you have a relationship with the producer and have interviewed the producer about the growing process. Crops must have been grown in the current or previous growing season.

 Include an information card listing the variety, soil and agronomy information of the crop if exhibit is a crop sample.

 Be familiar with crop input costs and the growing process.

CRAFTS

(register using grade completed)

Grade 9 +

Grade 6-8

Grade 3-5

Exhibit Suggestions:

 For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship.

 Work directly from a kit, diamond painting, social media influence/inspired, LEGO kits, model replicas, no-sew/tie blankets, ceramic casts or paint by number.

 Check out this video to learn more https://z.umn.edu/DC4hcraftsfineartsV

Requirements:

 Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit.

 Emphasis is on the creative process and the implementation of design elements and principles. The craft/kit exhibit develops from someone else's ideas and can be exactly replicated, modified, and repeated by others.

 All projects need to be presented in a finished manner.

CREATIVE WRITING

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Series of original poems

 An original short story, essay, play script, speech or memoir.

 A children’s story or a story written specifically for young children, typically includes illustrations.

 Series of social media posts or an article educating the public on a topic you are passionate about.

 An original graphic novel including characters’ dialogue, plot line and illustrations.

Requirements:

 Creative Writing exhibits should be an original written piece, if the work of others is quoted or included, be sure to include proper citation.

 Display your work in a way that can be viewed by fairgoers (printed in a binder, written on a canvas, hung on a display).

DEMONSTRATIONS/PUBLIC PRESENTATION

(Tuesday, June 27)

Presentations that include the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. May also include the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or technology-based options like presentation software (iMS PowerPoint, KeyNote, Google Slides).

Demonstrations:

Exhibit Suggestion:

 Teaching others a project or activity such as taekwondo, making lemonade, slime or macramé.

 Demonstration may be an individual or team.

 Check out this video to learn more https://z.umn.edu/DC4hdemonstrationV

Requirement:

 At the end of the Demonstration there should be something of a "finished product".

 Individual demonstrations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team demonstrations should not exceed 25 minutes in length.

Interactive Demonstrations:

Interactive Demonstrations are oral presentations that are continuous and include hands-on audience interaction/participation.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Teach the audience an origami project where they follow along with your demonstration step-by-step and create the project with you.

 An interactive yoga demonstration where you teach the audience various poses.

 Interactive Demonstrations may be an individual or team.

Requirement:

 Adequate supplies should be provided by the presenters so that all present can participate in the activity.

 Interactive Demonstrations are approximately 25-30 minutes in length for both individual and team.

 Involving the audience in the process is the primary focus of Interactive Demonstrations and constitutes a major portion of the evaluation results.

Livestock Demonstrations (Thursday of County Fair):

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Demonstrate how to care for an animal or prepare it for showing at the fair, teaching others how to tie a halter or a talk on preventative or veterinary care for a species.

 Check out this video to learn more https://z.umn.edu/DC4hlivestockdemoV

Requirement:

 Livestock Demonstrations include: Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Llama - Alpaca, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine and must include a live animal in the demonstration. Other demonstrations involving animals can be entered under the demonstration category.

Presentations & Speeches:

Presentations & Speeches are oral presentations that present an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an educational or informative format (not for entertainment or performative purposes). They often consist of interaction with supporting visual aids like posters, charts or technology-based presentation software (MS PowerPoint, Google Slides). Supporting visuals may include tangible items, but generally little or no activity takes place with the item.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 A report on leadership lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC.

 An educational presentation that explores sustainable energy options.

 A persuasive speech exploring social media effects on youth mental health.

Requirement:

 Presentations & Speeches may be an individual or team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length, and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length.

ELECTRIC

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Diagram of wiring in your home/garden/farm showing switch locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits and type of wiring installation

 Working electrical item constructed for home, yard or farm.

 Electronic item built from kit, plan or own design with an explanation of what it is and how it is used.

 Display ideas include: careers in electrical field, electrical experiment (may or may not have worked), educational display used in teaching others, etc.

Requirements:

 A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and electronic exhibits.

ENGINEERING DESIGN

Engineering design exhibits address a problem by developing a solution that successfully solves the problem. Important in engineering design exhibit is identification of the problem being solved and testing and improving the solution.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Using everyday items to build a simple machine to complete a simple task.

 Using everyday items to create a product to solve a real life situation.

 Using LEGOs to create and test different types of bridge designs.

 Engineering a bridge – using everyday items to create a bridge to sustain 5 pounds of weight.

 Engineering a roller coaster – Use KNEX or other materials to engineer and create a roller coaster.

 Engineering a catapult/trebuchet – use everyday items to create a machine to launch an item a minimum of three feet.

 Engineer a wind turbine to solve a problem (example: using the wind energy to lift a bucket).

Requirements:

 Include description of the problem/challenge being solved.

 Include description of how a design process was used to solve the problem.

 Description(s) can be verbal or written.

ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE LEVEL 1 & 2

Engineering Design Challenge Team Member: Level 1 - grades 3 -8 (suggested) Level 2 grades 7 – 12 (suggested)

An Engineering Design Challenge machine is based on a Rube Goldberg-type machine, an overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. The best machines use a variety of everyday items to create a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the project, youth employ engineering, humor and storytelling to create their machine.

This program requires a team of at least 3 and no more than 10 youth members.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Engineering Design Challenge machine itself.

 Display, binder, poster, video illustrating the process of the doing the activity/project.

Requirements:

 Refer to the Engineering Design Challenge Level 1 and 2 Handbooks at z.umn.edu/4hedc for details.

 Machine must complete a minimum of 10 steps.

 Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less.

 Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft

 Describe how an engineering design process was used to complete the project.

 Provide a journal record illustrating the process of completing the project.

ENTOMOLOGY

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Life history displays, scientific investigation, insects in current events, insects in our ecosystem.

 Live projects (e.g., bee or ant colony).

 Utilize the scientific method to learn about insects.

 Collections – cases can be purchased through a variety of vendors or homemade.

o Specialty insect collection can include a collection of a single order (e.g., Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a collection of immature insects, a collection of insects from a particular habitat (e.g., aquatic or prairie) or a collection of economic pests of a specific crop.

o General collection: a starter collection should have 10-20 insects. Goal is to get to 50 species of adult insects representing at least 8 orders. Each year add or replace insects. A full 50 species case would be approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" to 24" x 18" x 3".

Requirements:

 Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources (books, magazines, internet, an interview with an expert).

 Displays or booklets on entomology topics should include references and sources. Pictures, drawings, charts, tables, or other figures may be used to support understanding.

 Live projects (bee or ant colony) will be accepted if the project can be self-sustaining for up to 14 days without special care. A written report or journal should accompany the project.

 Collections shall be contained in one transparent enclosed case. Arrange so that the case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place the exhibit label on the lower right corner of the top.

o Specimens must be collected by the exhibitor. Purchased insects are not acceptable.

o Specimens must be properly pinned, with insect pins (available for purchase in Extension office). Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard points.

o Specimens must be properly labeled to include the location, date, and collector must be included on the labels. County and state are minimum location information that should be included. It is valuable to include nearest town or township where the specimen was collected, the type of habitat it was collected from and the common name of the insect.

o All labels should be visible so they can be read.

 Check out this video to learn more https://z.umn.edu/DC4hentomologybeesV

EXPLORING ANIMALS

Intended as an introductory project area for youth who have limited experience with livestock/animal science. This area is a pathway to more in-depth study of the animal.

Exhibit Suggestion:

 An exhibit to show or explain something learned or explore consumer issues, breeds or careers.

 Poster, journal, video, 3-ring binder of animal.

 Explore basic care and handling, feeding, housing, animal welfare and ethics.

 Includes: beef, dairy, dairy goat, meat goat, llama/alpaca, poultry, rabbit, sheep or swine.

Requirement:

 This area is for 4-H’ers who wish to learn more about a given species. Animal ownership is not required

 Youth interested in cats, dogs, horses or other domesticated pets (guinea pigs, snakes, rats, etc) should see appropriate sections of the premium book.

EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Display or video about environmental challenges. Could include news clippings and other media about an environmental issue that you care about.

 Phenology journal used to keep track of environmental changes throughout a season.

 Display showcasing your participation in an event, program or other citizen science project to collect data and/or raise awareness.

 Complete a community map or assessment to observe environmental needs and community assets.

 A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish.

 Collection of wildflowers growing near where you live or a place you visit.

 Experiment related to local environmental engineering and/or technology applications

 Pros and cons regarding a specific piece of environmental policy and/or management.

 Choose one living thing in the forest, field or stream and make a display to describe its ecosystem and/or the flow of energy throughout the ecosystem.

 Investigate an invasive, threatened, or extinct species in your area. Where do invasive species come from and is it considered invasive in its native area? What threatens them and what can be done about it? Why do species go extinct and has that happened in the area where you live?

 Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks & water control structures.

Requirement:

 Follow local or state policies for collecting, removing and/or transporting plants and other organisms.

FINE ARTS

(register using grade completed)

Grade 9 +

Grade 6-8

Grade 3-5

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Choose an exhibit that teaches new techniques or requires mastery.

 Original work (no kits) in drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, pottery, jewelry making, fiber art, quilling or other technique

 Check out this video to learn more https://z.umn.edu/DC4hcraftsfineartsV

Requirements:

 Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original piece.

 Emphasis is on the creative process and the implementation of design elements and principles. The fine art exhibit should show proof that it is developed from the 4-Her’s own ideas and imagination.

 All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits must be ready for hanging, displaying (wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work).

FISHING SPORTS

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a display explaining the life history of a fish; a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish.

 Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment.

 Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating.

 Examples of how water quality affects fish eco-system.

 Display of aquatic habitats, invasive species.

 Tactics to fish for various species of fish, techniques and equipment used.

 Cultural aspects of fishing.

 Regional differences across the US/world. (Types of fish, environments, ways to fish, considerations)

 Research commercial fishing for food industry.

 Local DNR fishing regulations.

 Check out this video to learn more https://z.umn.edu/DC4hfishingsportsV

Requirements:

 If any lures or pieces are part of a display, ensure that pieces are secured and hooks are not going to be a safety concern (enclosed).

 Do not include live fish as part of the exhibit.

FLOWER GARDENING

Exhibit Suggestions:

 When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest:

o three stems of one variety of annual flowers, or

o one stem of a hardy perennial, or summer flowering bulbs, or

o one blossom of a tea rose, or

o one stem of a hardy shrub rose.

 Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme.

 Display of dried flowers explaining the drying method.

 Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale, the correct variety name and pictures of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the process from soil preparation to blooming.

 Principles of propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant lives and grows).

 Check out this video to learn more https://z.umn.edu/DC4hflowergardeningV

Requirements:

 Label each container according to kind or variety.

 Outdoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Outdoor Fairy Gardens).

 Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh condition with ease.

FOOD & NUTRITION

BREADS

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Educational exhibit on nutritional value of bread product

 Study of basic ingredients in quick and/or yeast breads

 Comparison of different kind of flour

 One loaf of specialty bread, or half loaf of yeast bread (include 8 ½ X 11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe and photo of the bread)

DAIRY FOODS

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Exhibits can include one serving of a dish with a dairy product as the main ingredient (cheese, milk, cream, yogurt, ice cream, butter etc.)

 Include a 8 ½ X 11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe and photo of the food

 Study of nutritional value and health benefits of dairy products

 Comparison of nutrient content of different dairy products

FOOD & NUTRITION

(register using grade completed)

Grade 9 +

Grade 6-8

Grade 3-5

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Food items such as:

o Bars & cookies, breads, cakes or pastries (no commercial mixes)

o Gluten-Free baked goods

o Homemade meal or other homemade food

o Fun with convenience foods

o Recipe adaptation to improve nutrition

o Cake/cupcake & cookie decorating

 Food science experiment.

 Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety.

 Investigate food allergen of your choice.

 Display about careers in the food industry.

 One serving of nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.) Include 8 ½ X 11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo of the food.

 Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using the dietary guidelines and MyPlate

 Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and show how it relates to nutritional and energy needs. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn’t have a lot of time.)

 Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices.

 Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to disease (such as cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.)

 Study of labels from similar food items, comparing important nutrient content like fat, fiber and sugar.

 Explore nutrition-related careers

Requirements:

 Exhibit may be food items and/or displays.

 Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge: recipes, references, information sources, methods, etc. as appropriate to that exhibit.

 Exhibits containing perishable foods, which may be taken home or discarded, must include a colored photograph of the food. Print the photo and recipe on 8 ½ X 11 paper.

NOTE – If food safety is a concern, judges reserve the right not to taste food items.

FOOD PRESERVATION

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or one (1) bag of products (see requirements for specific amounts):

o Vegetables or fruits

o Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen)

o Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa).

o Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.) Must be processed in a pressure canner.

 Note: Preserved fish count toward the limit that can be in your possession.

o Dried vegetables or dried fruits.

o Dried herbs.

o Beef or venison jerky.

 Learn about cottage food producer requirements in Minnesota

 Display about different methods of freezing foods

 Explore commercially available freezer bags to see which products the best quality

 Display about preserving foods that you’ve hunted and/or caught.

 Research different methods for harvesting and preserving butchered meat

 Make a poster about making freezer jams/jellies

 Research illnesses you can get from improper food preservation

 Teach others about safe canning methods

 Display about canning equipment and its purpose

 Learn about preserving foods in a pressure canner

 Compare current food preservation techniques with those used in the past.

Requirements:

 All recipes, procedures and processing times followed must use current (1994 or newer) USDA and/or National Center for Home Food Preservation, Ball Corporation or University of Minnesota recommendations. Recipes from pectin packages, etc. are acceptable.

 All food preservation exhibits must be labeled or have a note card that includes county, name, grade, products, style of pack, processing method (boiling water bath or pressure canner), date, processing time, date processed and source of recipe. Pressure canned items indicate dial or weighted gauge and how many pounds of pressure used.

 Jars must be heat-tempered clear glass canning jars, not commercial glass jars (i.e. glass mayonnaise jars).

 All jars must be sealed. Jellies and jams must be covered with lids.

 Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for jams and jellies; 2- 1 pint jars or one quart jar for pickled products.

 No artificial food coloring should be added to entries.

 Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables ½ cup or more of each, herbs ¼ cup of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky).

 Foods must be preserved within the past year.

FOOD REVUE

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Exhibitors bring to the county fair: one item of food from the menu; a place setting which includes dishes, silverware, linens and centerpiece for the course in which food is served. For more information, check out https://z.umn.edu/DC4HFoodRevue

 Check out this video to learn more https://z.umn.edu/DC4hfoodrevueV

Requirements:

 The display must be no larger than 30” square

 Food Revue will be judged on food and nutritional knowledge, menu design/theme, table setting design and cost information.

 Should include binder, which includes: cover page, menu, cost, nutritional information, picture of place setting, picture of food and one or more pictures of you in action preparing your meal.

 Note – the judge may or may not taste the food.

MICROWAVE COOKING

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Can include one serving of a dish prepared in a microwave oven.

 Include an 8.5 X 11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe and a photo of the food, independent study of topic related to project, or educational exhibit which might address menu and diet planning, buying consumerism, safety, sanitation, storage, nutrition, science principles, etc.

FOREST RESOURCES

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Identify the parts of a tree and their functions with a poster or collection of leaves, seeds or needles, or leaf and twig identification.

 Display showing tree growth; annual ring crosssections.

 A report about your favorite tree. Include name of tree, drawings or pictures, facts and uses of the tree and other appropriate information.

 Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus non-renewable resources.

 Display of forestry careers.

 Display on forest ecosystem health such as succession, tree and forest measurements, fire's effect on the forest, how trees grow; forest types, harvesting methods, pathology of the forest, invasive species, or human impacts on the forest.

 Photographic display or report on forest products or industries, like maple syrup production; wood products; Christmas trees or others.

 Display on woodland management such as policies created by the U.S. Forest Service or specialized design including shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry.

 A video or display about the human health benefits from trees or what role trees play in global ecology.

 Organize or take part in a mass tree planting and calculate the amount of carbon that will be offset.

 Explore the history of forestry through the lens of indigenous practices or the effects of treaties. How have these relationships impacted people and landscapes?

Requirements:

 Follow local or state policies for collecting, removing and/or transporting plants and other organisms.

 Specimens should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy material.

FRUIT

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Fruit should be brought in an appropriate size clear container for displaying fruit.

 Display showing a comparison of several varieties of the same fruit (labeled); display using a branch to illustrate proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining the process; illustration of the many uses of fruits (fresh, jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); the use of fruits as natural dyes.

 Educational display illustrating diseases (actual specimens) or insects (actual specimens) and methods of control.

Requirement:

 If displaying a fruit sample, exhibitor should bring 4-6 items of one variety of fruit (strawberries, cherries, apples) or 3 bunches of grapes and include an information card listing the variety.

GEOLOGY

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Display of rocks, minerals or gemstones; can be displayed in an egg carton for younger youth, or in a display case as youth progress in the project; include in the display, labels of specimen name and location collected.

 Rocks, minerals or fossils from within Minnesota or on a definite theme such as metamorphism, weathering,

quartz minerals, ores, or a theme of your own choosing.

 Polished rock specimen; include an unpolished specimen of each rock type for comparison.

 Exhibit showing the principles of geology and natural earth sciences or explaining the three main rock types (Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary).

 Model of a geologic earth structure or feature such as volcano, mountain range, plate tectonics, earthquake, cave or glacier.

 Geological time scale.

Requirements:

 Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a glass-topped case (approximately 19” x 16.5” x 3”). Specimens should be approximately 2" x 2".

 Label each specimen using the label described on page seven of https://z.umn.edu/geologyguide . Size of label may be reduced to fit display case, if needed.

 Attach specimens so they will not fall if case is set on its edge.

 Member must have knowledge of how specimens are identified as to rock or fossil type.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Global Connections projects allow you to explore countries and learn about their government, history, people and popular culture. It also allows you to further explore your own culture and traditions.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 A poster exploring your own culture. Share elements of your culture and how it differs from another culture.

 A display of coins, stamps etc. from other countries.

 An oral history interview with someone from another culture living in your community.

 A collection of foreign recipes you have prepared for others.

 An exhibit of items, pictures, maps, charts slides/tapes, drawings, illustrations, writings or displays that depict the heritage of your family or community.

 A display illustrating what you have learned about a country’s or U.S. region’s geography, economy, agriculture, people, language, housing, culture, music, crafts, clothing, holidays or other aspects.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Research and report on a health issue of your choice.

 Report on a community project that you conducted or volunteered with that relates to a health issue or addresses a community need.

 Conduct a community assessment for your county, tribe, city or school. What are they doing well to support people’s wellbeing? What challenges have arisen? What solutions are they offering?

 Research resources that are available to you in your community.

 Create a Day in the Life Timeline to identify how you spend your day that shares ways you incorporate selfcare or mindfulness practices. How does fitness, motion or athletics fit into a healthy lifestyle for you? How do you manage schedules/Stress Management?

 Design a model of the human skeleton and label the bones or learn about other organs and systems of the human body.

 Careers in the health service industry.

HOME ENVIRONMENT

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered furniture with before and after photos.

 Repaired, restored, remodeled item for the home.

 An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the past, including history of use.

 Description, diagrams/photos, samples and cost of a redecorating or remodeling plan.

 Item creation for the home.

 Home organization and functionality.

 Environmentally friendly home improvements

Requirements:

 Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to discuss how their exhibit applies to the home, how and where it is used or displayed and all details of how it was made or selected including costs involved and alternatives considered.

 A photograph and details showing its place in the home environment must accompany exhibits that are items for the home.

 Pictures and wall hangings should be ready to hang or display.

 Purchased kits are allowed to be used.

HORSE RELATED

Requirements:

 Horse Related is intended for exhibitors that have a horse.

 Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project.

 Exhibits are judged on entry day in the 4-H building.

HORSELESS HORSE

Requirements:

 Horseless Horse is intended for exhibitors that do NOT have a horse.

 Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project.

 Exhibits are judged on entry day in the 4-H Building.

INDOOR GARDENING

Exhibit Suggestions:

 A house plant identifying common and botanical name.

 Terrarium or dish garden: consider terrarium material of native and woodland plants of Minnesota.

 Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history, forcing bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant.

 Indoor fairy gardens

Requirements:

 Indoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Indoor Fairy Gardens).

 Potted Plants: flowering plants should be in bloom. Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition. Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least one month prior to fair.

 Plants in hanging containers: container for the plant should not be more than 10" in depth or diameter. Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not exceed 4'. Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging container, condition, arrangement, and plants being well established.

 Terrariums: may not exceed 24" in any dimension. Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of exhibiting. Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their terrariums and know why they were selected for use (quality, container and design).

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

It is encouraged that youth provide a binder or supporting documentation about the work on the project – pictures of the process, statement of materials purchased or tools utilized. Please contact 4-H staff if your project is considered an oversized exhibit to arrange for space. (register using grade completed)

Grade 9 +

Grade 6-8

Grade 3-5

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Metal work is the creation of metal structures by cutting, bending and assembling processes. It is a value-added process involving the creation of machines, parts, and structures from various raw materials. Could also include a display on properties, uses or processing metals.

 Woodworking is the skill of making items from wood (or wood substitute/alternative product), and could include cabinet making (cabinetry and furniture), wood carving, joinery, carpentry, woodturning or other wood manipulation techniques. Could also include a display on properties, uses or processing of wood or wood alternatives.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Exhibit Suggestions:

 A 3D model of a landscaping design (24x36 inches)

 A binder explaining certain pieces in the design.

 A colored design of the layout

 A display about turf management and why certain types of grasses are used. Types of turf grasses

 Creating a landscape project for a nursing home, hospital or other places with people in care. Using plants or bird feeders for patient comfort.

 Discussion of either annual or perennial plants used.

 Pollinator gardens.

Requirements:

 Include a design (paper or 3D model) and budget

 Itemization of supplies, plants, trees, grasses, rocks and other materials used in the design.

 If multi-year, describe the yearly benchmarks.

 Identify software or computer programs used.

 Mention elements of landscape design such as: balance, focalization, simplicity, rhythm and line, proportion, and unity.

NEEDLE ARTS

Exhibit suggestions:

 Any item made using the techniques of knitting, crocheting, embroidery, crewel, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, weaving, appliqué, latch hook, tatting, hand embellishments, felting or hand embroidery.

 Comparison and evaluation of materials, supplies, or accessories used for a needle arts technique.

 Poster or display showing how needlework product is or could be priced, advertised and marketed, comparing different techniques of a particular needle art or showing how to care for your project supplies (ex. storing, organizing, cleaning).

 Story, poster, or display about a needle arts heirloom from your family or local history museum. Exhibit must include information about how item should be preserved.

Requirements:

 This project area is for projects created using a hand needle, hook, shuttle or loom.

 Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag, if appropriate, with the following information: pattern name and source, fiber content, and care instructions.

 Exhibitor should be prepared to discuss techniques, fiber content, care instructions, and cost. Exhibitor is encouraged to bring instructions, pattern, or other educational sources used.

 Projects must be finished and ready to display. If an item is framed, a wall hanging or to be displayed on a wall, it should be finished and ready to hang.

 Project kits are acceptable in this project area. The project must meet all other requirements.

PERFORMING ARTS (judged at Fashion Revue on Tuesday, August 1 at 7 p.m. at Lake Community Church) Check out this video to learn more https://z.umn.edu/DC4hperformingartsV

Exhibit Requirements:

 To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selecting, planning, creating and reflecting on their project work.

Performance Based

Exhibit Suggestion:

 Perform a short story, show scene, music selection, dance, monologue or poetry.

Requirements:

 A performance in music, dance or drama.

 Performances may be given solo, duet, or small group.

 The technique and artistry of the performance will be considered.

Non-performance Based

Exhibit Suggestions:

 An educational display on some aspect of music, drama, dance, or performing.

 A journal or scrapbook of current performing arts experiences.

 A written piece such as poetry, sheet music, or other physical artifact intended for performance created by member.

Requirements:

 Display that shows a member’s involvement or interest in the performing arts.

 The workmanship, general appearance and technique used to develop the exhibit will be considered.

PET SHOW/PET EXHIBIT

Note: To include pets and dogs not in training

Pet Show Requirements (August 14 at 5 pm)

 Pets are to be taken home after the show.

 Be prepared to answer questions about your pet’s care.

 Pet must be domesticated for pet show and is not eligible for State Fair.

 Exhibitors must bring a copy of the vaccination history to the show.

 No pets under three months of age may be shown.

 Judging will consist of overall cleanliness and health of the pet, the condition of pet and overall knowledge of

the 4-H’er about the pet. Be prepared to answer questions about your pet and its care.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Educational display explaining pet care, health, nutritional needs, etc. Educational exhibits will be judged following the pet show.

 Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species display or animal care display.

 Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures

 Examples include dog diseases, breeding, training, etc.

PHOTOGRAPHY

(register using grade completed)

Grade 9 +

Grade 6-8

Grade 3-5

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Photo story of 3 to 7 (4x6”) photos in a photo matte or displayed on poster board to show a process (before and after).

 Photo story can include documenting, some examples might include:

o Town history could include photos of residences: e.g. families, elderly, government officials, veterans, teachers, service officials (fire, police, medical), volunteers, founding families; history, etc.

o 4-H project, or another member’s 4-H project or your club’s community service

o Environmental issue(s) or a community need.

o “A Day in the Life” of a…farm or city youth, an elementary school or high school youth etc.

 Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4x6”) i.e. people, buildings, landscape, animals, seasons, action, nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.

 Panorama

 Enlargement or multiple 4x6” photos to show photographic elements you learned about and includes explaining how you used your camera to take these images. Ideas include: aperture priority, shutter speed, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc)

 Enlargement or multiple 4x6” photos to show photographic style. Ideas include: illustrated lighting technique, journalistic photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait setup, collage, etc.

 Slideshow – compilation of photo images; use titles, voice over, back-ground selections to make a show, etc. For judging can show project on a 14x22 poster board or computer, tablet or DVD.

 Calendar, brochure, event poster, etc. (no scrapbooks)

Requirements:

 All photos exhibited MUST have been taken, produced, or enhanced by exhibitor during the current 4-H year.

 Exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class should be clearly printed on the back of the exhibit.

 Unaltered 4”x6” photos must be attached to the back of enlarged or altered photo.

 Picture frames or glass are not allowed.

 Exhibits with multiple photos should use 4”x6” prints.

 Enlarged photos should be 5”x7” or 8”x10”.

 Photos should be mounted on mat board or poster board using neutral colors (white, tan, grey or black). Do not use construction paper or colored paper.

 Use a 14 x 22” board for 5 or more photos in an exhibit. Cut smaller boards for enlargements.

 Exhibits should reflect the appropriate size for the item designed.

For complete details, tips, and information how to talk to a judge, check out the website https://extension.umn.edu/projects-and-more/4-hphotography-project

Equipment:

 Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet or drone.

PLANT SCIENCE

Exhibit Suggestions:

 An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and life cycle of disease explaining causes and control.

 Display or presentation highlighting technology used in agriculture such as GPS tools, drone use, implement technology, yield mapping, genetic engineering, seed traits, agricultural chemistry, precision agriculture, onfarm research, side by side trials, etc.

 Display or presentation highlighting current pests in agriculture or horticulture. Could include life cycle, prevention or treatment, their impact on the plant, etc.

 A weed display or book identifying different weeds in agriculture or horticulture. Highlight one week in depth, a class of weeds (such as grasses or broad leaves) or a collection of different weeds. Could include identification details, life cycle, weed control, the impact on crop production, etc.

 A display or presentation highlighting any current pests in agriculture or horticulture. Could include their life cycle, prevention or treatment, their impact on the plant, etc.

 A weed display or book identifying different weeds in agriculture or horticulture. Could include life cycle, prevention or treatment, their impact on the plant, etc.

 Note: do not include live or dried noxious weed samples in your display (check current listing at https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plantsinsects/minnesota-noxious-weed-list

 An exhibit showing different varieties of forages or cover crops (seed or plant).

 A plant life cycle exhibit highlighting the growth of a plant from seed to a mature plant.

POTATOES

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Display a box (fruit crate size) or clear Rubbermaid container of potatoes that contains all the potatoes in that hill (all the potatoes one plant produced).

 Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods of mulching and reasons or causes and effects of sun scald.

Requirements:

 If displaying a potato box, you need 6-10 potatoes of the same variety or 2-3 varieties (this year’s crop) similar in size with variety identified on an information card.

 Be familiar with crop input costs and the growing process.

QUILTING (Judged Tuesday, August 1)

Quilting is the process of joining a minimum of three layers of fabric together through stitching manually by hand or specialized longarm quilting system. (Wikipedia)

Exhibit Suggestions:

 A quilted item such as a potholder, table runner, doll or full sized quilt.

 Repair, repurposing, or re-design of a previously finished quilt.

 A display on a quilting topic of your choice. Examples: the history of quilting/quilting patterns, a comparison of different fabrics or threads, different types of quilting notions and tools, piecing techniques.

Requirements:

 Attach an index card including: pattern name and source, fiber content of fabric & batting, and care instructions.

 Finishing techniques may be machine quilted, hand quilted or hand tied. If not quilted or tied by the 4H’er, exhibitor must state who tied or hand/machine quilted the final project.

 Techniques used, size, and difficulty of the project should be based on the exhibitor’s experience level.

SAFETY

Exhibit Suggestions:

 A First Aid or Childcare Kit with explanations for the items you included.

 A Public Service Announcement or social media toolkit to promote a safety topic of your choice.

 List tips for being safe when home alone.

 Attend and report on a safety program such as farm/livestock/animal, fire, food, firearms, ATV, watercraft, wilderness/outdoor, traffic, bike, personal, online, sun/skincare or others.

 Interview a safety professional and showcase their advice.

Requirements:

 Abide by local, state and federal laws regarding your safety topic.

SCIENCE INQUIRY

Science inquiry is a systematic process where a curiosity or question is explored, leading to new knowledge or understanding about a phenomenon (an observable fact or event).

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Video exploring the physical properties of slime

 Display different bird feeders you used to determine if there is a preferred bird feeder type in your backyard.

 Display showing the different types of treats and the data you collected as you explored how your dog responds to different treats during training.

 Tri Fold display board showing the results of your investigation of different types of sunscreens to see their effects on UV beads.

 Slide show illustrating different water filtration systems you tested and the results you analyzed to identify which one resulted in the cleanest water.

Requirements:

 Include the question, issue, or phenomena being investigated.

 Include description of how a science process was used to help understand the phenomenon being studied.

 Explain each step followed during the inquiry process.

SCIENCE OF ANIMALS

State Fair trips are available. At the State Fair, exhibits will be judged during livestock encampment.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment) or science exhibits focusing on one of the four divisions listed below.

 These projects may be enhanced with 3-dimensional displays, posters or notebooks

 Animal areas included: Beef, Dairy, Goat – Dairy, Goat –Meat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine

 Exhibit areas: health, breeding, production, zoonotics or other.

SELF-DETERMINED

The self determined project area is intended for those projects that do not fit within other categories and for learning experiences that members select, plan, and manage on their own. This is not a “catch-all” category but rather is focused on intentional self-directed learning. Members should be able to describe what they did, and how they applied what they learned.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 A portfolio describing the selection, planning, and management of a service-learning project.

 A photo collage capturing the experiences and stages of development of an event planned and facilitated by the member either individually or as part of a team.

 A video or digital blog capturing the “behind the scenes” work done by an individual member while working as part of a team on a project or assignment.

 A LEGO creation (not a kit) intended to include deeper learning that is not in any other project requiring the exhibitor to create their own learning path.

Requirements:

 A self-determined project will be judged primarily on the self-guided learning experience. While the artistry and craftsmanship of the exhibit itself will be considered, emphasis will be placed on the selection and identification of the learning and the ability of the member to convey the experience and what was learned from it. If the member wishes to be judged on the exhibit’s craftsmanship or artistry, the exhibit should be entered within the appropriate project area (a project in seed art should be submitted within Crafts and Fine Arts project area if looking to be judged on the quality, process & learning associated).

 Exhibits consisting of projects or assignments done for school must indicate how the member went above and beyond the requirements of the assignment/project

 Exhibits may be submitted by individuals or teams. A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals. Team members will be judged collectively.

 To be eligible for State Fair, the member(s) must be able to discuss the process of selection, planning and management of a self-determined learning experience.

SHOOTING SPORTS

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Safety techniques applied to shooting activities.

 Shooting skills.

 Design and create shooting sports equipment.

 History and nomenclature of firearms.

 Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility.

Requirements:

 No explosive materials are allowed.

 Arrow tips or broadheads must be removed for display but can be part of judging if secured for safety.

 Exhibits including firearms & bows must be sporting varieties only.

 Exhibitors must include color photo of item to be left on display - bows and firearms will not be on display

 MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must be followed.

County Fun Shoot

 Participants must be enrolled in the shooting sports/wildlife project.

 Participants receive $ 4 for participation.

 Participants must have received a minimum of seven hours on the line marksmanship/safety instruction per discipline with certified instructors.

 Participants must have received a minimum of 5 hours of wildlife education this year.

SMALL ENGINES

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired.

 A devise constructed by a member utilizing a small engine.

 Display on the parts of an engine, etc.

SMALL GRAINS/LEGUMES/FORAGES

Exhibit Suggestions:

 A two-quart jar or clear container (equaling 8 cups) of any small grain variety. This could include wheat, oats, soybeans, rye or barley.

 A dried sample, in a 3-5 inch tied, dried bundle.

 An educational forage display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, usage of plants, plant growth and food production or examples of a plant disease.

 Specialty crops such as sugar beets, edible beans, popcorn, dried products in a clear container equaling 8 cups, or a dried bundle of crop.

Requirements:

 Crop must be grown on a farm with which you have a relationship with the producer and have interviewed about the growing process. Crops must have been grown in the current or previous growing season.

 Include an information card listing the variety if the exhibit is a crop sample.

 Be familiar with crop input costs and growing process.

TECHNOLOGY

(Includes aquatic robotics, computer & robotics)

Exhibit suggestions:

 Robot or a photo or video of robot if you do not intend to leave robot on display.

 Display the robot using diagrams of programming, photos or booklets.

 Exhibit a ROV and operation; show the use

 Explain the foundations of computers and explore how computers work for various projects.

 Display about cyber bullying and prevention.

 Create an educational app.

 Explore computer-based careers.

 Design computer hardware/software.

Requirements:

 Include description, images/photos needed to assist with verbal or written description.

 Description(s) can be verbal or written.

 Computers, smart phones, etc. can be used during the judging process.

TRACTOR

Exhibit suggestions:

 An exhibit focusing on any mechanical science area such as automotive, implement, heavy machinery, or marine.

 A poster, video, display or notebook representing your project learning.

 Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor.

 Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, history, use, purchasing decision, establishing a custom business with your field or lawn tractor, or material prepared to train others.

Requirements:

 Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large exhibits may be displayed outdoors.

 Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display. No explosive materials are allowed.

VEGETABLE/HERB GARDENING

VEGETABLE BOX

Requirements:

 Label vegetables with proper variety names

 When exhibiting a collection of vegetables, the collection should include six different kinds of vegetables (for example: 1 large specimen +3 medium specimen +2 small specimen = 6 different vegetable specimens for this project choosing any combination of the following:

o One large vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.)

o Three different medium sized vegetable specimens and 3 of each specimen (tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, turnips, etc.)

o Two small vegetable specimens and 6-12 of each specimen (green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.)

Herb Gardening Exhibit Suggestions:

 Educational display showing some aspect of raising or using herbs.

 An herb container garden planted in a tub, pot or planter

 A dried sample of herbs you have raised, harvested and dried (in an air-tight container).

VEGETABLE PLATE

Exhibit Suggestions:

 On a disposable plate, display a collection of vegetables that include one or more kinds of vegetables, choosing any combination of the following:

o Large vegetable specimen: 1 sample (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.)

o Medium vegetable specimen: 3 of each specimen (tomatoes, potatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, turnips, asparagus, etc.)

o Small vegetable specimen: 6-12 of each specimen (green beans, peas, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos, lima beans, etc.)

Exhibit Requirements:

 Label vegetables with proper variety names

 Only have one vegetable variety (large, medium or small) on the plate. For example, variety is medium sized – three onions.

Exhibit suggestions:

 Display showing three varieties of the same vegetable

 Educational display showing some aspect of vegetable gardening (e.g., the difference in development between thinned v. un-thinned vegetables.

 A mini garden planted in a tub, pail or large planter.

LARGEST VEGETABLE (may enter in all lots)

Exhibit Options:

 Squash (includes zucchini)

 Cabbage

 Pumpkin

 Melons

 Tallest Field Corn Stalk

 Cucumber

Exhibit Requirements:

 Include an information card with name, plant variety and date planted

 Stalks of field corn should have roots on the stalk

Exhibit Details:

 $ 2 award to winner in each lot

 Vegetables will be judged on size, not weight

VETERINARY SCIENCE

Veterinary Science is an in-depth project around veterinary science topics. Be prepared to discuss research techniques and source information. Do not bring live animals.

Exhibit suggestions:

 An exhibit focused on technology or industry advancements in veterinary science.

 An exhibit on diseases of animals focusing on the history, management, prevention.

 An exhibit on use of medications in veterinary science

 An exhibit focused on surgical and nonsurgical procedures used in veterinary medicine

 An exhibit focused on careers in veterinary science

 A model of the skeletal system of an animal

VIDEO/FILMMAKING

Exhibit suggestions:

 Showcase various video/film techniques.

 A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline

 A poster that illustrates how a video/film camera works, or how to care for equipment

 A video/film made by blending computer technology and traditional camera created video/film.

 A video/film from trail camera, time lapse camera or drone with camera (see note related to drone use).

 A video/film using Claymation or stop action.

 Documentary of environmental issues

Requirements:

 It is recommended that the exhibit be 3-5 minutes and no longer than 10 minutes.

 All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor OR by a production team of which the exhibitor is a member.

 The exhibitor’s name, grade, and club must be clearly printed on all exhibit pieces.

 All footage exhibited must have been made/created DURING THE CURRENT 4-H YEAR. When appropriate, (i.e. historical sequences) older video clips can be used.

 The member should provide the video file

 Must be presented on DVD, USB, flash drive, CD or via Youtube or similar online presentation sites.

 Video/film needs to be in presentation form

 The video/film must be original material. Any exhibit, which appears to contain copyrighted material, including music, will not be displayed unless the exhibitor has written permission from the producer to use the material. Items from other sources must be documented & have a copyright release.

 A computer must be brought for viewing the video/film during the conference judging

 Video/film must be playable on Windows

This is not a slideshow

Equipment: Any electronic device capable of capturing a video image video camera, digital camera, DSLR, time lapse camera or trail camera, cellphone, tablet, GoPro or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone).

Note: Supervision of the drone operator is important until they understand not only how to use a drone but also understand the etiquette and rules for using the drone. For information see: https://www.faa.gov/uas (unmanned aircraft systems).

WATER RESOURCES

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Demonstrate water’s unique chemical/physical properties, such as how heat and salt affect water density or how a wetland ecosystem changes throughout the seasons.

 Exhibitor showing how water is necessary for life, such as a display on water/wetland ecosystem services like filtration or nutrient cycles from plants.

 Share how water connects earth systems like a poster displaying your local water cycle or watershed.

 Research your local water body’s thermoclines or nutrient cycles.

 Display on how water is used by people, such as: a record tracking your family’s water footprint at home, model showing stormwater runoff, or map showcasing water accessibility or insecurity in a region of the world.

 Exhibit detailing water/wetland resource management measures or a map of local, regional, state, or global water bodies and water quality.

Requirement:

 Follow local or state policies for collecting, removing and/or transporting plants and other organisms.

WILDLIFE BIOLOGY & MANAGEMENT

Activities may include tracking wildlife, building nesting boxes and exploring careers

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Create a guide of wild animals of Minnesota--describe habitat, diet, and shelter needs.

 A wildlife management plan. Explore basic concepts of Wildlife Management

 Explain factors that threaten or endanger animal species such as urbanization, climate change, or habitat loss.

 Build a bird or bat house, nesting structure, hibernaculum, animal shelter or feeder and explain the history of artificial shelter structures

 Display a collection of identified wildlife scat (droppings), skulls or skins. How do they differ? Why?

 Show how wildlife can be classified into herbivores, carnivores or omnivores using skull diagrams

 Write a wildlife landscape habitat plan

 Report on animal adaptations, such as camouflage.

 Make a display that details a food chain/web of a particular habitat.

 Explain the life cycle of a wild animal

 Shadow or volunteer at a nature center or park and share your experience using a journal, video, or display.

Requirement:

 All wild game used in exhibits must be tagged appropriately according to state laws.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to discuss and/or have written information about what they learned about their ability to lead a project. Members should share how they’ve built an understanding of self, developed skills, learned how to work with others,

Animal Science Exhibits

GENERAL INFORMATION

overcome obstacles or adjusted goals, developed understanding of making decisions, and/or managed and or worked in groups.

Exhibit Suggestions:

 Share your youth leadership experience.

 Share what you gained from a conference you attended.

 Share a personal development plan you have implemented

 Develop a (career and/or college prep) portfolio

 Develop a presentation that illustrates how you’ve built understanding of leadership

 Lesson plan you’ve developed

 Meeting outline or agenda developed by youth

 Outlining participation in leadership programs.

 Share how you have taken the lead on a service project

 Share how you have served as a mentor and/or teacher to younger youth

1. All livestock shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ID, ear tag and/or tattoo.

2. Animal ID data must be submitted online no later than May 15 (with the exception of Market Beef due Feb. 15). In the event you miss this deadline, you have 7 calendar days to use your one-time exemption and submit the animal information – after the 7 days the exemption is no longer valid for Animal ID.

3. Ownership: All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member’s family or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4-Her’s parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-Her’s parents actively involved with and working on the farm. Registered animals, not leased, must be registered in the exhibitor's name and/or the exhibitor's family name. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined above) must be leased and follow guidelines within the lease agreement.

4. 4-Hers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit.

5. All livestock exhibits must be pre-registered. Members may exhibit one animal/pen per class unless otherwise noted.

6. All 4-Hers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate in showmanship, except Cloverbuds. Showmanship will be divided into three levels: Senior – grade 9+, Intermediate – grade 6-8, and Beginner – grade 3-5. 4-H’ers must show their own animals in showmanship class. Showmanship classes follow the regular show.

7. All grooming of livestock at the fair, including clipping, trimming and manipulation of the hair/wool must be clearly done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family. Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, and siblings. The 4-H’er exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the fair. Exhibitors in violation of this rule may show for ribbon only and will not be considered for championship, State Fair trips, or auction.

8. LQA&E certification is ONLY required for 4-H members to be eligible for participation in the MN State Fair livestock shows. All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat, and llama/alpaca must have completed a livestock quality assurance training in which there are two training options 1) a 3 hour in-person workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1-hour on-line training (YQCA). THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE COUNTY FAIR BY AUGUST 14, OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR STATE FAIR LINEUP.

9. Weighing of all market livestock will be done on Wednesday, August 16. Market lambs and goats will be weighed in the sheep barn; market swine in the swine barn; and market beef weighed in the beef barn. Weights will be used to determine show weight classes.

10. Animals will be assigned to 4-H’er during weigh in and verification.

11. Exhibitors must bring their own equipment, grain and hay. Initial shavings for goat, horse, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine will be provided, but exhibitors need to supply their own after that. Wood chips for beef and dairy bedding will be arranged by the superintendents. Tie outs are available for beef.

12. Awarding of Champion and Reserve Champion is at the discretion of the judges. Not every eligible division will have a Champion and/or Reserve Champion awarded. Judge’s decisions are final and not eligible for grievance.

13. Round Robin Showmanship – Round Robin Showmanship is open to any youth who received grand or reserve showmanship placing in beef, dairy, dairy goat, meat goat, horse, llama/alpaca, poultry, rabbit, sheep, swine or rabbits. The event is held on Saturday, August 19 with 4:30 p.m. registration. Round Robin Showmanship begins at 5 p.m. in the Erickson Pavilion. Youth will exhibit beef, dairy, goat, llama/alpaca, sheep and swine. For rabbits and poultry youth will be asked five questions. Youth will compete in their respective age division of grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9+.

14. Livestock interviews are Monday, August 14 from 1-7 p.m. 4-H members grades 3 and up exhibiting in the following species: beef, dairy, goat, horse, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine are encouraged to complete at least one animal science interview in species they are exhibiting at the fair. Cloverbuds may interview if they choose. For more signup

information and tips, please see page 42 for more information. One livestock trip is awarded through the interview process for youth 6th grade and up for beef, dairy, goats, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Horse interviews are assigned points and used in high point standings. See page 42 for signup links.

15. Livestock demonstration – top placing demonstration at county is eligible to take a trip with an animal (same species) to State Fair and exhibit in the judged show and showmanship. Other livestock demonstrators may demonstrate at State Fair, but do not bring an animal (must borrow one) unless you have won a trip with that specie of animal. Please contact staff if you plan to do a livestock demonstration and include on your county fair registration form.

LEASED ANIMALS

The following animals may be leased: beef breeding heifers, prospect calves, breeding ewes, dairy cattle, dairy goats, breeding meat does, breeding rabbits, dogs, breeding poultry and horses. Lease papers must be completed and uploaded to 4Honline by May 15. Families can upload the lease paper themselves or submit it to the Extension Office by May 15 and Extension staff will upload it. Details about the lease program are available online at https://extension.umn.edu/projectsand-more/leasing-animal

HERDSMANSHIP

1. Judging begins Wednesday evening and continues each day through Saturday morning and evening other than during the specie’s show time frame. Members do not need to be present for judging, but it should appear that animals and equipment are taken care of at all times.

2. Top clubs in each species receive cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places per species and preferential barn stalling.

 Judging is based on: appearance and care of animals, arrangement of exhibit, cleanliness of aisle/stall. Herdsmanship results are displayed in each respective barn. See page 41 for herdsmanship information.

ANIMAL SALES AND ADVERTISING

No animals may be advertised for sale and no farm, ranch, or sale signs may be displayed. The only signs other than 4-H stall cards, club banners, and champion/reserve champion signs that may be displayed are educational in nature. information, but no owner/exhibitor information.

LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

1. All animal health regulations as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society will be in effect. Local veterinarians have authority over all health aspects of animals at the fair.

2. It is your responsibility to contact your veterinarian and have the appropriate tests and health papers for exhibiting. If you have questions, call the Extension Office or your local veterinarian.

3. All livestock will be inspected by the official fair veterinarian on opening day and daily during the County Fair. The official veterinarian will order the immediate removal from the fairgrounds of any livestock with symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases, including ringworm, warts and fungus. A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is being treated for these diseases is NOT acceptable.

4. If your animal becomes ill during the fair, you need to contact your own vet for treatment and notify appropriate specie superintendent.

Douglas County Fair Proper Show Attire Recommendations and Guidelines

Hats, tank tops or cut tops and open toed shoes are not appropriate for any species. Harnesses or pins should be used to display exhibitor numbers. Jeans should not have holes.

Beef: Jeans and belt, nice shirt – tucked in if button down. Youth should carry a show stick, and have a comb in their pocket. It is preferred that animals have leather show halters. Wear closed toe shoes with hard sole.

Dairy: White pants and shirt. Belts should be black or brown and plain. It is preferred that animals have leather show halters. Wear closed toe shoes with hard sole.

Dog: Nice pants, shirt or polo. Little or no jewelry. Youth will use rubber bands to display their exhibitor number around their arm. Please refer to resources provided for appropriate collars and leashes. Wear closed toe shoes with hard sole and no logos or graphics on clothing.

Dairy Goat: White pants and shirt. Belts should be black or brown and plain. It is best if there is not a substantial amount of “bling” on the belt. Goats should be shown on a chain. Wear closed toe shoes with hard sole.

Meat Goat: Jeans and belt, nice shirt – tucked in if button down. Goats should be shown on a chain. Wear closed toe shoes with hard sole.

Horse: Please refer to the 4-H Horse Handbook for appropriate dress. Helmets are required for all mounted classes.

Poultry: Jeans or black pants and belt. White or light colored shirt. If available – exhibitors should wear a white lab coat. Wear closed toe shoes with hard sole.

Rabbit: Jeans or black pants and belt. Long sleeve (preferred) white shirt. If available, exhibitors can wear a white lab coat. Wear closed toe shoes with hard sole.

Sheep: Jeans and belt, nice shirt – tucked in if button down. For lamb lead a halter is required – however in all other classes the animal should be shown without a halter, unless youth feels more comfortable with halter. Wear closed toe shoes with hard sole.

Swine: Jeans and belt, nice shirt – tucked in if button down. Youth should carry a show stick and brush. Wear closed toe shoes with hard sole.

BEEF

Vet Check: Tuesday, August 15 from 1-7 p.m.

ALL beef animals need to arrive and be vet checked between 1-7 p.m.

Verification & Weigh-In: Wednesday, August 16 Starting at 9 a.m.

Family member should be present for weigh-in

Livestock Release: Sunday, August 20 at 7 a.m.

Beef Show: Friday, August 18, 1:00 pm

Premiums: Blue - $12.00, Red - $10.00, White - $8.00

Show Requirements:

 Members may exhibit one animal per class

 No health papers are required for beef originating within the state. Animals treated for ringworm or warts are not acceptable if there is any evidence of warts or ringworm on the animal.

Please see page 33 for Auction Information

GENERAL SHOW ORDER (final order will be posted at the fair)

Cloverbud, dairy & market prospect calves, cow/calf pair, breeding heifers (youngest to oldest), dairy/crossbred dairy steers, market heifers, market steers and showmanship.

SHOWMANSHIP

Showmanship will be held in all classes of livestock. Exhibitors are divided into age groups. Junior grades 3-5, intermediate grades 6-8 and senior grades 9+. A champion and reserve champion are named in beef, dairy, dairy goat, horse, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Horse participates in their own showmanship class during their show. The champion and reserve champion are able to participate in Round Robin showmanship contest on Saturday, August 19 at 5 p.m. in the Erickson Pavilion. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.

BREEDING HEIFER BIRTH DATES/CLASSES

Spring Calf....................Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2023

Fall Calf..........................Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2022

Summer yearling..........May 1 - Aug. 31, 2022

Junior yearling .............Jan. 1 - April 30, 2022

Senior yearling.............Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2021

Requirements:

 The calf in the cow/calf pair must have been born on or after January 1 of the current year.

 The calf in the cow/calf pair can be a heifer, steer, or bull calf. If calf is shown separately at county or state fair, it needs to be castrated.

 Registered and commercial breeding heifers will show together by age.

 Members may exhibit one breeding beef animal per class.

BREEDING HEIFER

Beef – Registered/Commercial Spring Calf

Beef – Registered/Commercial Fall Calf

Beef – Registered/Commercial Summer Yearling

Beef – Registered/Commercial Junior Yearling

Beef – Registered/Commercial Senior Yearling

COW/CALF PAIR

Beef-Cow/Calf Pair

PROSPECT MARKET CALF

Beef – Heifer Calf

Beef – Steer Calf

Dairy Steer – Steer Calf (not eligible for state fair)

Requirements:

 Prospect calves must be born between January 1 and April 30 of current year.

 No bull calves.

MARKET BEEF and DAIRY STEER

Beef – Market Steer

Beef – Market Heifer

Beef – Crossbred Dairy Steer

Beef – Purebred Dairy Steer

Requirements:

 Market beef steers, market heifers, and dairy steers must have been born between January 1 and August 31 of the previous year.

 Crossbred dairy steers will show with and compete for state fair trips with dairy steers.

 Recommended minimum weight for state fair is 1,000 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 1,500 pounds (beef steers and market heifers) or 1,600 (dairy steers).

 Dairy steers with two or more visible eruptions of permanent teeth can place no higher than a red ribbon and are not eligible for State Fair.

 Purebred Dairy Steers must be 100% of one of the following Dairy Breeds to be accepted in the dairy steer show: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey.

 Crossbred Dairy Steers must be at least 50% from the acceptable breeds listed for the Purebred Dairy Steer division, with the balance being from any other beef or dairy breed; however, the steers must show adequate dairy steer characteristics, as determined by the screening committee. Exhibitors should be prepared to identify the breeds of their crossbred dairy steer.

DAIRY

Vet Check: Tuesday, August 15 from 1-7 p.m. ALL dairy animals need to arrive and be vet checked between 1-7 p.m., except for milking dairy, which may arrive before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Verification: Wednesday, August 16 after beef weigh in Livestock Release: Sunday, August 20 at 7 a.m.

Dairy Show: Thursday, August 17 at 1 p.m.

Premiums: Blue - $12.00, Red - $10.00, White - $8.00 Show Requirements (see pg 33 for dairy recognition info)

 Members may exhibit one animal per class.

 No health papers are required for dairy originating within the state. Animals treated for ringworm or warts are not acceptable if there is any evidence of warts or ringworm on the animal.

GENERAL SHOW ORDER (final order will be posted at the fair) Cloverbud, cow classes, calf classes, yearling classes and showmanship

SHOWMANSHIP

Showmanship will be held in all classes of livestock. Exhibitors are divided into age groups. Junior grades 3-5, intermediate grades 6-8 and senior grades 9+. A champion and reserve champion are named in beef, dairy, dairy goat, horse, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Horse participates in their own showmanship class during their

show. The champion and reserve champion are able to participate in Round Robin showmanship contest on Saturday, August 19 at 5 p.m. in the Erickson Pavilion.

Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.

BIRTH DATES

Spring Calf....................March 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023

Winter calf.....................Dec. 1, 2022 - Feb. 28, 2023

Fall calf..........................Sept. l, 2022 - Nov. 30, 2022

Jr Yearling.....................March 1, 2022 - Aug. 31, 2022

Sr Yearling.....................Sept. 1, 2021 - Feb. 28, 2022

2-year-old cow..............Sept 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021

3-year-old cows............Sept. 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020

4-year-old cows & +…Sept 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019 or prior

Holstein Registered

Dairy – Spring Calf

Dairy – Winter Calf

Dairy – Fall Calf

Dairy – Junior Yearling

Dairy – Senior Yearling

Dairy – Two Year Old Cow

Dairy – Three Year Old Cow

Dairy – Four Year Old Cow and Older

Holstein Grade

Dairy – Spring Calf

Dairy – Winter Calf

Dairy – Fall Calf

Dairy – Junior Yearling

Dairy – Senior Yearling

Dairy – Two Year Old Cow

Dairy – Three Year Old Cow

Dairy – Four Year Old Cow and Older

Crossbreds

Dairy – Spring Calf

Dairy – Winter Calf

Dairy – Fall Calf

Dairy – Junior Yearling

Dairy – Senior Yearling

Dairy – Two Year Old Cow

Dairy – Three Year Old Cow

Dairy – Four Year Old Cow and Older

Jersey Registered

Dairy – Spring Calf

Dairy – Winter Calf

Dairy – Fall Calf

Dairy – Junior Yearling

Dairy – Senior Yearling

Dairy – Two Year Old Cow

Dairy – Three Year Old Cow

Dairy – Four Year Old Cow and Older

Jersey Grade

Dairy – Spring Calf

Dairy – Winter Calf

Dairy – Fall Calf

Dairy – Junior Yearling

Dairy – Senior Yearling

Dairy – Two Year Old Cow

Dairy – Three Year Old Cow

Dairy – Four Year Old Cow and Older

Red & White Holstein Registered/Grade

Dairy – Spring Calf

Dairy – Winter Calf

Dairy – Fall Calf

Dairy – Junior Yearling

Dairy – Senior Yearling

Dairy – Two Year Old Cow

Dairy – Three Year Old Cow

Dairy – Four Year Old Cow and Older

Mixed Color Registered & Grade

Dairy – Spring Calf

Dairy – Winter Calf

Dairy – Fall Calf

Dairy – Junior Yearling

Dairy – Senior Yearling

Dairy – Two Year Old Cow

Dairy – Three Year Old Cow

Dairy – Four Year Old Cow and Older

DOG

Refer to the dog information you received at training for requirements and details specific to your classes. Cloverbuds may not participate in dog training. Douglas County 4-H Dog Show

Friday, August 4, 2023

4-H Exhibit Building, Douglas County Fairgrounds

Premiums:

Blue - $6.00, Red - $5.00, White - $4.00

Show Requirements

 All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project Identification Form and Vaccination Verification before they will be allowed to show. The form must be signed by a licensed veterinarian and uploaded to mn.4honline.com or submitted to the Extension Office by May 15 and prior to attending training.

4-H’ers shall exhibit in the class corresponding to the training they have received. Trainers will advise participants on classes they should register for. Please read all the rules and regulations posted on the MN 4-H Dog website at www.4-H.umn.edu/dog/.

SHOWMANSHIP

Dog - Showmanship Excellent

Dog - Showmanship Novice

Dog - Showmanship Open

DOG OBEDIENCE

Dog - Obedience Foundation Class

Dog - Obedience Beginner

Dog - Obedience Graduate Beginner

Dog - Obedience Novice

Dog - Obedience Graduate Novice

Dog - Obedience Pre-Open

Dog - Obedience Open

Dog - Obedience Graduate Open

Dog - Obedience Pre-Utility

Dog - Obedience Utility

Dog - Obedience Veterans

Dog - Obedience Brace

Dog - Obedience Four-Dog Team

DOG RALLY (two dogs per class)

Dog - Rally Foundation

Dog - Rally Pre-Novice

Dog - Rally Novice

Dog - Rally Pre-Advanced

Dog - Rally Advanced

Dog - Rally Excellent

Dog - Rally Veteran

DOG AGILITY

Dog - Pre-Agility

Dog - Limited Agility

Dog - Beginner Agility

Dog - Elementary Agility

Dog - Intermediate Agility

Dog - Senior Agility

Dog - Advanced Agility

Dog - Limited Jumpers Agility

Dog - Jumpers 1A Agility

Dog - Jumpers 1 B Agility

Dog - Jumpers 2

Dog - Jumpers 3

Dog that has not attended dog training can exhibit in the pet category along with general dog display exhibits.

DAIRY GOAT & MEAT GOAT

Vet Check: Tuesday, August 15 from 1-7 p.m. ALL goats need to arrive and be vet checked between 1-7 p.m.

Verification & Weigh-In: Wednesday, August 16

Starting at 8 a.m., a family member should be present

Livestock Release: Sunday, August 20 at 7 a.m.

Goat Show: Thursday, August 17 starting at 8 a.m. with dairy goats followed by meat goats

Premiums: Blue - $9.00, Red - $7.00, White - $5.00

Show Requirements

 Refer to ID requirements available online. These rules will be strictly enforced!

 Any Meat Jr Doe Kid born May 15 – May 31, and Dairy Jr Doe Kid born May 15 - June 30, must submit ID information to the 4-H office by July 1 in order to be considered fully eligible.

 If the goat needs to be tattooed in the ear or tail, it needs to be tattooed before May 15. Any animal that arrives at the fair with a wet tattoo will be considered a late ID and will be eligible for blue, red, or white ribbon and premiums ONLY and not eligible for any additional awards or State Fair trips.

 Scrapies tag or tattoos are required and will be verified during check in.

 All dairy goats and market goats must be dehorned or disbudded. Regrowth of less than one inch is allowed. No trimming of horns will be allowed on the fairgrounds. No cut off or sawed off horns will be accepted. Meat breeding does and market does are allowed to have horns.

 Members may exhibit one animal per class.

 No health certificate is required.

GOAT SHOW ORDER

All Cloverbud Goats

Dairy Goats

Production Classes by Age

Dairy Goat Showmanship

Meat Goats

Meat Breeding Does

Meat Market Goats

Meat Goat Showmanship

DAIRY & MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP

Showmanship will be held in all classes of livestock. Exhibitors are divided into age groups in all livestock classes. Junior grades 3-5, Intermediate grades 6-8 and Senior grades 9 and up. A champion and reserve champion are named in beef, dairy, dairy goat, horse, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Horse participates in their own showmanship class during their show. The champion and reserve champion are able to participate in Round Robin showmanship contest on Saturday, August 19 at 5 p.m. in the Erickson Pavilion. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.

DAIRY GOAT BIRTH DATES/CLASSES

Junior Doe Kid..............................April 1 - June 30, 2023

Senior Doe Kid..............................Jan. 1 - March 31, 2023

Dry Yearling Doe..........................Born in 2022 (never kidded) Milking Yearling Doe ...................Born in 2022

Milking two-year-old Doe............Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2021 Milking Doe -3 years and older, born in 2019 or before Dairy goat classes are combined (purebred, recorded, and unrecorded grades).

Alpine

Dairy Goat Jr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Sr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Dry Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 2 Year Old Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older

Nubian

Dairy Goat Jr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Sr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Dry Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 2 Year Old Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older

Saanen

Dairy Goat Jr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Sr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Dry Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 2 Year Old Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older

Toggenburg

Dairy Goat Jr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Sr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Dry Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 2 Year Old Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older

Grade

Dairy Goat Jr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Sr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Dry Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 2 Year Old Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older

Other

Dairy Goat Jr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Sr. Doe Kid

Dairy Goat Dry Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking Yearling Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 2 Year Old Doe

Dairy Goat Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older

MEAT GOAT BIRTH DATES/CLASSES

Meat Market Goat, wether/doe..Dec. 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023

Dairy Market Goat, wether/doe.Dec. 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023

Meat Jr Yearling Doe…………March 1 - May 31, 2022

Meat Sr Yearling Doe…………Sept. 1, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022

Meat Fall Yearling Doe……….June 1 - Nov 30, 2022

Meat Sr Doe Kid………………..Dec 1, 2022 - Feb 28, 2023

Meat Jr Doe Kid………………..March 1 - May 31, 2023

Meat Goat Requirements:

 Males must be altered, no bucks.

 Yearling Does must have never kidded.

 You may show one animal per class.

 Female meat goats shown in the market class (at county or state fair) cannot be shown as a meat breeding doe in future years.

 Dairy Market Goats must be 100% dairy breed.

 Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 40 pounds, maximum weight is 110 pounds.

 Meat breeding does may be registered or grade and will show in the same class.

MARKET GOAT

Meat Market Goat – Wether

Meat Market Goat – Doe

Dairy Market Goat – Wether

MEAT BREEDING DOE (registered or grade)

Meat Goat – Senior Yearling Breeding Doe

Meat Goat – Junior Yearling Breeding Doe

Meat Goat – Fall Yearling Breeding Doe

Meat Goat – Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid

Meat Goat – Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid

HORSE SHOW

Training, Pleasure & Games Horse Show: Saturday, August 12 at 8:00 a.m.

Premiums: Blue - $12.00, Red - $10.00, White - $8.00

See page 28 for info on horse stall decorating contest

Show Requirements

 If a Cloverbud is riding a horse, the horse must be led by an adult or responsible person. Helmets are required.

 Proof of Coggin’s Test is required to check in horses on the morning of the horse show.

 4-H members must pre-register for ALL OF THE CLASSES they want to participate in by entering them in county fair registration by July 17. Cancellations are made the day of the show. All horses must be shown in a showmanship class (this is your premium class).

 Novice definition. Grades 3-5 ride both novice and regular as long as you feel necessary. Grades 6+ ride novice and regular class until rider wins a blue ribbon. Once you win overall novice trophy, you can no longer show as a novice.

 Walk/Trot definition. No points awarded, class for green riders not ready for controlled lope. May not ride another Pleasure or Western Horsemanship class.

 Horses are expected to be at the county fair; horses that do not come to the fair, do not receive premium, grand or reserve champion ribbons, trophies or state horse trips.

 There will be a fun show during the county fair for horse project members.

ENGLISH EQUITATION (non premium based classes)

Horse – English Equitation - Grades 9+

Horse – English Equitation – Grades 3-8

ENGLISH PLEASURE (non premium based classes)

Horse – English Pleasure – Grades 9+

Horse – English Pleasure – Grades 3-8

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP (non premium based classes)

Horse – Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 9+

Horse – Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 6-8

Horse – Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 3-5

Horse – Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Novice

Horse – Western Horsemanship, Talk/Trot, All Grades

WESTERN PLEASURE (non premium based classes)

Horse – Western Pleasure – Grades 9+

Horse – Western Pleasure – Grades 6-8

Horse – Western Pleasure – Grades 3-5

Horse – Western Pleasure – Novice

Horse – Western Pleasure Bridle Path – All Grades (Arabian, Morgan and other light breeds that display that breed characteristic, need to be shown with natural mane and tail. May not ride another Western Pleasure class)

Horse – Western Pleasure, Walk/Trot – All Grades

RANCH PLEASURE (non premium based classes)

Horse – Ranch Pleasure – Grades 9+

Horse – Ranch Pleasure – Grades 6-8

Horse – Ranch Pleasure – Grades 3-5

Horse – Ranch Pleasure – Novice

POLE WEAVING (non premium based classes)

Horse – Pole Weaving – Grades 9+

Horse – Pole Weaving – Grades 6-8

Horse – Pole Weaving – Grades 3-5

JUMPING FIGURE 8 (non premium based classes)

Horse – Jumping Figure 8 – Grades 9+

Horse – Jumping Figure 8 – Grades 6-8

Horse – Jumping Figure 8 – Grades 3-5

KEY RACE (non premium based classes)

Horse – Key Race – Grades 9+

Horse – Key Race – Grades 6-8

Horse – Key Race – Grades 3-5

BARREL RACE (non premium based classes)

Horse – Barrel Race – Grades 9+

Horse – Barrel Race – Grades 6-8

Horse – Barrel Race – Grades 3-5

TRAIL CLASS (non premium based classes)

Horse – Trail Class – All Grades

HORSE SHOWMANSHIP (premium based classes)

Horse – Showmanship Pleasure – Grades 9+

Horse – Showmanship Pleasure – Grades 6-8

Horse – Showmanship Pleasure – Grades 3-5

Horse – Showmanship Novice Pleasure

Horse – Showmanship Games/2nd Horse – Grades 9+

Horse – Showmanship Games/2nd Horse – Grades 6-8

Horse – Showmanship Games/2nd Horse – Grades 3-5

Horse – Showmanship Novice Games

CHALLENGED RIDER (all grades, premium based classes)

Horse – Assisted: Flat Class – Western or English Equitation, trot with volunteer/mentor as needed

Horse – Assisted: Obstacle Game Class, Key Hole Pattern, walk, trot with volunteer/mentor as needed

Horse – Unassisted: Flat Class – Western or English Equitation, walk, trot, unassisted (spotter requested)

Horse – Unassisted: Obstacle Game Class, Key Hole Pattern, walk, trot, unassisted (spotter requested)

HORSE TRAINING (premium based classes)

Horse – Training Steps 1-6

(please indicate training level when registering)

Horse – Training Showmanship

Horse Training Requirements:

You must show your horse in a showmanship class in order to receive a premium and qualify for a State Horse Show trip. Number of state fair trips will be determined by project enrollment. You must bring your training and advancement book with you, with the appropriate steps completed. Grand and reserve horse training awards will be given. Training judging will begin before pleasure showmanship.

MINATURE HORSE (under 38 inches)

Horse –Miniature Showmanship at Halter (premium based class

Horse – Miniature In Hand Trail

Horse – Miniature Costume

Please be respectful and remember cultural dress is not a costume.

Requirements:

 Horse Helmet Policy -- All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. This policy also extends to 4-H volunteers when they are working with 4-H youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities.

 The Douglas County 4-H Horse Show will follow the show rules in the “Minnesota 4-H Horse Program Rule Book” found at https://extension.umn.edu/projectsand-more/4-h-horse-project

 Only mares and geldings will be allowed at the 4-H show.

 Riding exhibitors must wear double exhibitor numbers, one on each side of the saddle pad, with the exception of Saddle Seat riders who must wear the number on their backs. If the exhibitor has the wrong number on, OR fails to properly display the numbers, the exhibitor is disqualified from that class.

 A horse may be used only once in any event per show. Age, grade or type divisions are considered class divisions and not separate events. The horse may be used in an additional non-qualifying class in the same event. The exception being if a horse is shared between riders where one is showing in State Qualifying classes and one is showing in non-qualifying classes. The horse may then be shown by both youths in the same event.

 A rider may ride only one horse in a Game class. The pattern may be run only one time.

 All ribbons are awarded at the judge’s discretion and based on the Danish system. The Danish system of judging evaluates entries according to the standard/expectation developed for that class. After evaluation the entries are divided into groups according to their own merit against the standard/expectation. The standard/expectation is considered the ideal entry in each class. Blue is given to entries that meet and exceed the standard/expectation; red ribbons indicate entries that are good in relation to the standard/expectation. White ribbons indicate entries that are average for the standard/expectation.

 The number of State Horse Show trips is decided by MN 4-H and is based on the previous year’s county horse show participation.

 All ribbons are awarded at the judge’s discretion. For game classes: To receive a blue ribbon you must complete the game pattern. Red or white ribbons will be awarded to each rider who breaks the game pattern.

 A 3 or 5 (judges discretion) second time penalty will be assessed for each obstacle knocked down in the games classes.

 State 4-H Horse Show trip winners must accept or decline their trip on the board in the 4-H Building by Friday, August 18 at 7 p.m. Youth can pick up their state 4-H Horse Show packet after accepting the trip. Paperwork is due by noon on Saturday, August 19 along with payment in the 4-H Exhibit Building.

 A 4-H member may take both a State Horse Show Trip and a State Fair Trip.

 Additional information may be viewed on the 4-H Horse website www.4-H.umn.edu/horse.

Requirements:

 Exhibitors should schedule meetings with a horse group leader throughout the summer to show progress and get the horse group leader’s signature in their training booklet. It is difficult for the leader and the exhibitor to leave this process until the very end.

 The Horse Training Class will be judged on Saturday, August 12, starting at 8:00 am. Exhibitors must bring completed Horse Training booklet of step to be tested, 4H-MI-3840.

 Any age horse may qualify provided that it has had no training beyond lunging. The horse may not have been previously ground-driven or ridden when the 4-Her begins training.

 Steps 1-5: Each step will include an interview or questions, and skill demonstration component. Any 4-H member who has completed Steps 1-5 with this horse may attempt Step 6 at the State Horse Show. There is no limit to the number of 4-H members attempting Step 6 per county.

 When the 4-H member competes in a Step with one horse at the county or state show, he/she may not enter that class again at the county or the state in subsequent years with the same horse. He must proceed to the next Step. He/she may enter that class again with a different horse.

See Horse Related and Horseless Horse in general projects.

New this year…

HORSE STALL DECORATING CONTEST

Horse exhibitors can participate in a stall decorating contest (optional).

PRIZES AWARDED.

1. Use your creativity and imagination to showcase you and your horse.

2. Mark sure all decorations are securely and safely fastened to not endanger the horse or the public.

3. Do not have decoration obscuring ability to view the horse.

4. Do not use anything electrical or battery operated.

5. Make sure to follow code of conduct.

LLAMA-ALPACA

Llama –Alpaca Show: Friday, August 4 at 3 p.m. Held at the Pope County Fairgrounds in Glenwood

Premiums: Blue - $12.00, Red - $10.00, White - $8.00

Show Requirements

 4-H Llama-Alpacas must be born prior to Jan. 1, 2023.

 No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition.

 All castrated males born prior to January 1, 2023 are eligible for exhibition.

 All females born prior to January 1, 2023 are eligible for exhibition.

 Llama-Alpacas stalling will be determined. More information will be sent to Llama-Alpaca exhibitors.

 Exhibitors must participate in Showmanship and Performance to accumulate points toward State Fair lineup.

LLAMA – ALPACA SHOWMANSHIP

Llama-Alpaca Showmanship

Requirements:

 This class will demonstrate the ability of the exhibitor to present his/her animal to the judge. Conformation is not a factor.

LLAMA – ALPACA PERFORMANCE

Llama-Alpaca Performance

Requirements:

 This class fulfills both the Obstacle and Public Relations Performance requirements.

 The exhibitor will walk his/her llama-alpaca through a series of obstacles similar to what might be found on hiking trails and what might be found if taking the llama-alpaca to a nursing home, school, fair, parade, or other people oriented event.

 The experience of the llama-alpaca is not considered.

LLAMA- ALPACA COSTUME

Requirements:

 Costume class is optional. If an exhibitor earns a state fair trip and wishes to participate in the costume class at the State Fair, then the exhibitor must have participated at the county level and have received a blue ribbon.

 Exhibitor and llama-alpacas are wearing costumes which are related to a single theme. Please be respectful and remember cultural dress is not a costume.

 Exhibitor must be on foot.

 The class is judged on continuity of theme, originality, and coverage of the llama-alpacas (body, head, ears, legs, feet). The safety of both exhibitor and llamaalpacas are also considered.

 4-H’ers who participate in the Llama - Alpaca Costume Contest at the State Fair will receive a cash award. These payments are made in October. 4-H’ers must be grade eligible to participate at the State Fair.

See Llama-Alpaca Related in General Projects.

POULTRY

Vet Check: Tuesday, August 15 from 1-7 p.m. ALL poultry need to arrive and be vet checked between 1-7 p.m.

All health papers need to be presented at this time. Verification of Pigeons and doves will take place.

Livestock Release: Sunday, August 20 at 7 a.m.

Poultry Show: Wednesday, August 16 starting at 10 a.m.

Premiums: Blue - $5.00, Red - $4.00, White - $3.00

Show Requirements

 All doves and pigeons must have been entered in mn.4honline.com by the May 15 Deadline

 All other poultry must have county bands to be eligible to show. Bands are to be picked up at the Extension office prior to Wednesday, August 9.

 Poultry exhibited must be of this year’s hatch (January 1 and after), except Show and Hobby.

 Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics using the American Standard of Perfection as a guide. All poultry must be purebred, except Egg Production and Market Pens

 All pigeons will be judged according to the Pigeon Standard book

 All poultry, except waterfowl and pigeons, must have health certificates. Chicken and turkey exhibits must be accompanied by a statement of origin certificate indicating their bird(s) is from a Pullorum-Typhoid free flock within 12 months prior to entry day or a MN State Board of Animal Health Certificate stating that your bird tested negative. Certificates must be official, signed and dated. Poultry testing must be done EACH year. Turkeys must be tested negative or originate directly from parent stock that is tested negative for Salmonella typhimurium, Mycoplasma gallisepticum, and Mycoplasma synoviae. Check with your hatchery or breeder for certificate. Show and Hobby must also have a certificate. No health certificates are required for waterfowl or pigeons.

Please see page 33 for Auction Information

GENERAL SHOW ORDER (final order will be posted at the fair)

Cloverbud

Pigeons

Show and Hobby

Turkeys

Geese

Guinea Fowl

Ducks

Chickens

Showmanship

POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP

Showmanship will be held in all classes of livestock. Exhibitors are divided into age groups in all livestock classes. Junior grades 3-5, Intermediate grades 6-8, Senior grades 9+. A champion and reserve champion are named in beef, dairy, dairy goat, horse, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Horse participates in their own showmanship class during their show. The champion and reserve champion are able to participate in Round Robin Showmanship contest on Saturday, August 19 at 5 p.m. in the Erickson Pavilion. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.

Requirements for Chickens, Ducks, Geese, and Turkeys:

 Market pen must be two males or two females

 Breeding pen must be one male and two females

CHICKENS (may enter 4 different lots)

Chickens - Market pen of two males or two females

Chickens - Breeding pen of one male & two females

Chickens - Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females

Chickens - Egg production pen of two pullets, white egg layers

Chickens - Egg production pen of two pullets, brown egg layers

DUCKS (may enter 3 different lots)

Ducks - Market pen of two males or two females

Ducks - Breeding pen of one male & two females

Ducks -Bantam Breeding pen of one males & two females

GEESE

Geese - Market pen of two males or two females

Geese - Breeding pen of one male & two females

TURKEYS-DOMESTIC ONLY (may enter two different lots)

Turkey - Market pen of two males or two females

Turkey - Breeding pen of one male & two females

SHOW AND HOBBY (may enter two different lots)

Only doves are eligible for state fair

Doves – Purebred Breeding Pair (born prior year or older)

Doves need to be ID’d in mn.4honline.com by May 15

Pen of two Pheasants, Quail, etc.

Other Fowl (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons and guinea fowl are not eligible for show and hobby classes.)

GUINEA (may enter two different lots)

Guinea-Market pen of two males or two females, same breed

Guinea- breeding pen of one male & two females, same breed

Requirements:

 Guinea fowl must be this year’s hatch. Only Pearls, Whites and Lavender breeds can be shown

PIGEONS (may enter three different lots)

Pigeons Utility – Breeding Pair

Pigeons Utility – 1 Young bird

Pigeons Fancy – Breeding Pair

Pigeons Fancy – 1 Young bird

Pigeons Flying – Breeding Pair

Pigeons Flying – 1 Young bird

Requirements:

 One pair of breeding pigeons consists of one male and one female of the same breed.

 All breeding pairs must have been bred the previous year or earlier. This means the birds must be at least one-yearold to be part of a breeding pair.

 A young bird is one purebred bird male or female, this year band.

 You must exhibit the same birds at state fair that you won a trip with at the county fair.

 The same birds cannot be exhibited two years in a row, even by another exhibitor, except a young bird may come as a young bird first year and come back the following year as part of a breeding pair.

 All birds must be banded. Must have previous year’s band or older on breeding pair. Bands must be seamless and the correct size for the breed. Seamless bands within one size will be accepted.

 All Pigeons must be identified by permanent seamless leg bands by May 15. The numbers must be entered in mn.4honline.com

RABBIT

Vet Check: Tuesday, August 15 from 1-7 p.m. All rabbits need to arrive and be vet checked between 1-7 p.m.

Rabbit ID’s will be verified as they enter barn after vet check

Livestock Release: Sunday, August 20 at 7 a.m.

Rabbit Show: Wednesday, August 16 at 3 p.m.

Premiums: Blue - $5.00, Red - $4.00, White - $3.00

Show Requirements

 No health certificate is required.

 Purebred rabbits are those which have a threegeneration pedigree showing the ancestral background being of all the same breed, making it eligible for registration. However, pedigree is not required.

 Crossbreds can be exhibited for ribbon placing, crossbreds are not state fair eligible.

 All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards.

 Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the ear for identification purposes by the May 15 deadline.

 Junior rabbits born after May 15 are not eligible for State Fair. Market rabbits are an exception (see Market Rabbit requirements).

 May enter four different rabbits – you may show four junior does or bucks, but they must be different breeds or a combination of breeding and market.

Please see page 33 for Auction Information

GENERAL SHOW ORDER (final order will be posted at the fair)

Cloverbuds

Market Rabbit

Breeding Rabbits

Showmanship

Showmanship will be held in all classes of livestock. Exhibitors are divided into age groups. Junior grades 3-5, intermediate grades 6-8, senior grades 9+. A champion and reserve champion are named in beef, dairy, dairy goat, horse, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Horse participates in their own showmanship class during their show. The champion and reserve champion are able to participate in Round Robin showmanship contest on Saturday, August 19 at 5 p.m. in the Erickson Pavilion. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.

CROSSBREDS (not eligible for state fair)

Rabbit – Senior Buck over 8 months of age

Rabbit – Senior Doe over 8 months of age

Rabbit – Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age

Rabbit – Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age

Rabbit – Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Junior Doe under 6 months of age

LARGE BREEDS:

FLEMISH GIANT

Rabbit – Large Breed Senior Buck over 8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Senior Doe over 8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

NEW ZEALAND

Rabbit – Large Breed Senior Buck over 8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Senior Doe over 8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

SATIN

Rabbit – Large Breed Senior Buck over 8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Senior Doe over 8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

OTHER PUREBRED LARGE

Rabbit – Large Breed Senior Buck over 8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Senior Doe over 8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Large Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

Six class (large) rabbit breeds include New Zealand, Satin, American Giant Angora, Belgian Hare, Bevern, Californian, Champagne

D’argent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème Dargent, Glemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox.

SMALL BREEDS:

HAVANA

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

HOLLAND LOP

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

JERSEY WOOLY

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

MINI LOP

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

MINI REX

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

NETHERLAND DWARF

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

POLISH

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

REX

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

SILVER MARTIN

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

OTHER PUREBRED SMALL

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age

Rabbit – Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age

Four class (small) rabbit breeds include Dutch, Florida White, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, English Spot, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Lion Head, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Thrianta and Tan.

Requirements:

 All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards.

 Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for identification purposes.

MARKET RABBIT

Doe of market rabbits must be ID’d in mn.4honline.com by May 15.

Rabbit – Single Fryer, 3½ to 5½ pounds not over 70 days old

Rabbit – Pen of three fryers, 3½ to 5½ pounds not over 70 days old

SHEEP

Vet Check: Tuesday, August 15 from 1-7 p.m. All sheep need to arrive and be vet checked between 1-7 p.m.

Verification & Weigh In: Wednesday, August 16 at 8 a.m. with goats followed by sheep

Livestock Release: Sunday, August 20 at 7 a.m.

Sheep Show: Thursday, August 17 at 4 p.m.

Premiums: Blue - $9.00, Red - $7.00, White - $5.00

Show Requirements

 No health certificate is required. Sheep will be checked for fungus at check in and will be sent home if the fair vet determines that fungus is present. All sheep must have a USDA scrapie’s tag in place.

 Members may exhibit one animal per class

Please see page 33 for Auction Information

GENERAL SHOW ORDER (final order will be posted at the fair)

Lamb Lead

Cloverbud Sheep

Breeding Ewe Lambs

Yearling Ewes

Market Lambs

Showmanship

SHOWMANSHIP

Showmanship will be held in all classes of livestock. Exhibitors are divided into age groups. Junior grades 3-5, Intermediate grades 6-8, Senior grades 9+. A champion and reserve champion are named in beef, dairy, dairy goat, horse, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Horse participates in their own showmanship class during their show. The champion and reserve champion are able to participate in Round Robin Showmanship contest on Saturday, August 19 at 5 p.m. in the Erickson Pavilion. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.

BIRTH DATES

Ewe Lamb......................Born after Sept 1 of previous year

Yearling Ewe......Born on or after Jan. 1 of previous year, and must not show evidence of four permanent incisors.

Market Lamb ….Born on or after Dec. 1 of previous year

BREEDING EWE

Sheep – Ewe Lamb, Black Face

Sheep – Ewe Lamb, White Face

Sheep – Ewe Lamb, Speckle Face

Sheep – Yearling Ewe, Black Face

Sheep – Yearling Ewe, White Face

Sheep – Yearling Ewe, Speckle Face

MARKET LAMB

Market Lamb - Black Face

Market Lamb - White Face

Market Lamb - Speckle Face

LAMB LEAD

Judging: Thursday, August 17 at 4 p.m.

Premiums: Blue - $9.00, Red - $7.00, White - $5.00

(Not a separate State Fair trip)

Lamb Lead - Grades 6+

Lamb Lead - Grades 3-5

Requirements for Lamb Lead:

 Exhibitors must groom and train a sheep and wear a garment (piece of clothing covering a main part of your body) made from at least 60% wool.

 Exhibitors will be judged based on project knowledge, poise, their outfit, and their lamb.

FLEECE

Judging: Thursday, August 17 at 4 p.m.

Premiums: Blue - $9.00, Red - $7.00, White - $5.00

Requirements:

 All 4-Hers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may exhibit at the State Fair; no housing will be provided.

 Fleece will be judged and displayed in the 4-H Building.

SWINE

Vet Check: Tuesday, August 15 from 1-7 p.m.

All swine need to arrive

And be vet checked between 1-7 p.m.

Verification & Weigh In: Wednesday, August 16 at 10 a.m. (family member should be present for weigh-in)

Livestock Release: Sunday, August 20 at 7 a.m.

Swine Show: Friday, August 18 at 8:30 a.m.

Premiums: Blue - $9.00, Red - $7.00, White - $5.00

Show Requirements:

 Members may exhibit up to three swine; one each of breeding gilts, market gilts and barrows.

 If you are unsure if your gilt will be shown as breeding or as market, register it in both classes.

Please see page 33 for Auction Information

GENERAL SHOW ORDER (final order will be posted at the fair)

Cloverbud Swine Class

Breeding Gilts by Age

Market Gilts (weight class lightest to heaviest)

Market Barrows (weight class lightest to heaviest)

Showmanship

SHOWMANSHIP

Showmanship will be held in all classes of livestock. Exhibitors are divided into age groups in all livestock classes. Junior grades 3-5, Intermediate grades 6-8, Senior grades 9+. A champion and reserve champion are named in beef, dairy, dairy goat, horse, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Horse participates in their own showmanship class during their show. The champion and reserve champion are able to participate in Round Robin Showmanship contest on Saturday, August 19 at 5 p.m. in the Erickson Pavilion. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.

SWINE BIRTH DATES/CLASSES

January Gilt...................Born in January of current year

February Gilt.................Born in February of current year

March Gilt .....................Born March of current year

Market Barrow/Gilt.....Born on or after January 1 of current year, recommended farrow date of February 1 or after BREEDING GILTS (may exhibit in one class)

Swine – January Gilt

Swine – February Gilt

Swine – March Gilt

MARKET SWINE (may exhibit one barrow & one market gilt)

Swine – Market Barrow

Swine – Market Gilt

Requirements:

 Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be eligible for State fair.

PREMIUM MARKET LIVESTOCK AUCTION

Rules subject to change pending auction committee decisions.

1. The Douglas County 4-H Premium Market Livestock Ribbon Auction is a county 4-H activity that benefits the entire program.

2. The purpose of the 4-H premium market livestock auction is to offer 4-H members an opportunity to participate in a market auction experience.

4-H members participating in the auction are expected to:

1. Help recruit buyers to the auction by personally contacting at least three local business before the county fair and invite them to participate. Tell them you are a 4-H member, explain how the auction works and invite them to the auction. If they have further questions, tell them to contact the Extension office.

2. Sign up for the auction. This year we are using a google form. Use the QR code hanging in the various barns. State which exhibit you will sell. Final deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, August 18. Selling in the auction is a privilege, this is your responsibility to sign up by the deadline!

3. Prepare yourself and your animal for the auction. Take the auction as seriously as you would the show. You should wear neat attire; similar to what you would wear at the show. Animals should be clean and presentable as well.

4. Be on time. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 19. The auction will go on without you. You are responsible for being at the arena with your animal when it is your turn. Volunteers are available in the barns to assist you.

5. Thank your auction buyer. Don’t rush off after the auction is over. Personally go up to the person who bought your animal after the auction and thank them.

6. If auction rules are not abided by, 4-H members will be banned from next year’s auction.

7. Each participant must write a thank you to your bidder. Bidders have just donated a large sum of money to help you and 4-H, they deserve a nice well written thank you.

Participating in the 4-H Premium Market Livestock Auction can be daunting for new members and families. This year we are celebrating 53 years of tradition for our local 4-H auction. Originally designed as a way for 4-H members to sell their market animals to local buyers, the auction has seen many changes with the times, it has also tried to stay true to its core values. The auction is a premium only auction, meaning the ribbon is sold, not the animal.

The purpose of the Premium Market Livestock Auction is:

 Encourage growth of the entire county 4-H program

 Encourage 4-H livestock project participation

 Maintain livestock members in the county

 Provide training in livestock marketing

 Encourage improved livestock quality

 Acquaint the public with 4-H projects.

The Premium Market Livestock Auction is open to:

 All regularly enrolled 4-H members in 3rd grade and up in market beef, market goat, market rabbit, market sheep and market swine who have received a blue or red ribbon during their respective shows. One lot per exhibitor.

 Properly identified barrows, market gilts, market heifers, market steers, market goats, market poultry, market rabbits and market lambs according to MN 4-H guidelines.

It is a statewide mandate that 20% of all auction proceeds be retained for the local 4-H program. The 20% earned at the Douglas County auction stays with Douglas County 4H and is used to help with programs such as Project Bowl, state fair transportation, LQA&E, youth leadership opportunities, etc.

Additional information:

 This is a premium only auction. You are selling the ribbon, not the animal, though you will bring your animal into the ring during the bidding. Animals in the auction must be shown by the exhibitor.

 Poultry and rabbits may donate animals to bidder if bidder requests. If bidder would like to purchase beef, goats, swine, sheep; separate arrangements need to be made directly with 4-H member.

 All members who would like to be in the auction are asked to invite businesses or individuals asking for their support of the auction. Invitations to the auction are mailed to families. Suggestions include seed dealers, livestock producers, veterinarians, service organizations (Lions, Sertoma, Rotary), 4-H alumni, any business you frequently use; they do not need to be agricultural related, etc.

 High bidder specie trophies are awarded to the highest individual business or individual who bides the highest premium per specie.

 Any exhibitor receiving more than $ 600 from the livestock auction will be required to submit a completed W-9 form to the Extension office prior to receiving their check.

DAIRY RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Dairy youth who are exhibiting at the county fair, may participate in the 5th Annual Dairy Recognition Program. This is an opportunity for these youth to be recognized for their work in the project area with a financial award. If we have generous funding and youth are awarded $ 200 or more, a 20% amount will be donated back to 4-H just like the Market Livestock Auction.

Youth are an important part of this recognition program. Your role as 4-H members and families is to:

 Help recruit financial donors for the recognition program, invitations will be mailed for you to give to places of business you frequently use as a dairy producers. Dollars donated will go into a general pot and are not specific to any 4-H member.

 Watch for a form for the youth exhibiting dairy to complete and turn in at vet check indicating their intention to participate in the Dairy Recognition Program.

 Again, you may either participate in the Market Livestock Auction or the Dairy Recognition Program, but not both.

 You will be recognized during the Market Livestock Auction for the Dairy Recognition Program. Please plan to attend and be dressed appropriately, and your animal ready for showing.

 This program idea was recommended by the livestock committee to the advisory board and then presented for a vote at our Douglas County 4-H Leader’s Council in 2018. We appreciate the work done by exhibitor families and the advisory board for this opportunity to recognize dairy project members.

State Fair, State Horse Show & State Dog Show Info

1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show and State Dog Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only. All Static Exhibit classes are eligible for State Fair except Cloverbuds and Club Scrapbook. All Animal Science Exhibit classes are eligible for State Fair except Cloverbuds and other classes marked as not eligible.

2. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed sixth grade. Share the Fun participants can be younger, but no housing is provided.

3. All blue ribbon winners from the County Fair Dog Obedience Show and Agility Show advance to the State Dog Show. To represent the county at the State Dog Show members must have completed 3rd grade. State Dog Show divisions will be grades 3-8 for junior and grade 9-13 for senior.

4. To accept a state trip, you must notify the 4-H staff at the 4-H Office at the 4-H Building ASAP or no later than Friday, August 18, 7:00 pm (It is your responsibility to check the state trip lineup sheets by the 4-H Office in the 4-H Building to identify which trips you are eligible.) NO State trip registration changes will be made after Sunday, August 16, without PRIOR approval of the Extension Educator. When you accept your trip, you will be given a registration packet. The registration paperwork is due to the 4-H office by noon on Saturday for dog and horse trips, all others must be turned in at the State Fair Meetings on Saturday afternoon. 4-H staff will check the paperwork and receive your payment for the trip

Please note – you may turn this paperwork in any time after you receive it. We encourage you to not wait until the last minute.

5. A 4-H member is eligible to take one livestock exhibit trip, one static exhibit trip, one state horse show trip, one state dog show trip, one llama/alpaca trip, and/or participate in activities including County Arts In, cooking events, animal science educational exhibits and/or judging teams.

6. If eligibility is met, Douglas County 4-H will pay the following for state events:

Static/General & Livestock (meals are your expense)

 100% of program fee

 Half of state fair sponsored housing in dorms for livestock or general encampment

 County provides bussing and trucking for livestock and general encampments

 If not staying in state fair dorms or using county transportation, families are responsible for all costs.

Horse

 100% of program fee and costs for first three classes (does not include camping, housing or transportation costs)

Dog

 100% of program fee and half of registration fees (does not include camping, housing or transportation costs).

Shooting Sports

 100% of program fee and half of registration fees. Does not include camping, housing or transportation costs.

 Need eight hours of wildlife education

 Need 15 hours of instruction (new discipline)

 Need eight hours of instruction (previous discipline if concurrent)

 State Shooting Sports paperwork is due by July 12.

 State Shoot is September 8-10 at Alexandria

Shooting Park

7. Costs of State Trips:

 Costs for all State Trips will be released prior to the county fair and will be communicated to members via the monthly 4-H Buzz newsletter.

8. State trip exhibitors meeting: every 4-H member accepting a state trip and a parent/guardian is strongly encouraged to attend the appropriate meeting. At this meeting general orientation will be given regarding the trips, including an overview of rules and expectations. Static/General meeting held Saturday, August 19 at 1:30 p.m., Animal Science meeting held at 2:30 p.m.

 State Dog Trip Exhibitor: Packets will be available at the 4-H office during the fair. The State Dog Show is held at the State 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul (date to be determined).

 State Horse Trip Exhibitor: Packets will be available at the 4-H office during the fair. The State Horse Show is held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. September 15-18, 2023

9. State Fair livestock exhibitors are expected to fully participate in the state fair experience. Livestock exhibitors must be present for their judging experience PLUS be present to care for their animal.

10. Check specific rules under your specific exhibit page 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair https://z.umn.edu/4hatsf for all 4-H state fair resources including directions on how to download the state fair app and details including premium book, admission, results, photos and exhibitor guide. This site will continue to be updated the closer we get to the Minnesota State Fair.

Thank you to the 2022 County Fair Award Sponsors and Livestock Auction Buyers!

A & C Engine Machining

A & H Concrete

Ace Farm Company

Adam & Angela Loftesness & Family

Affordable Pet Services, LLC

AgCountry Farm Credit Services

Alex Country Store

Alex Power Equipment

Alex Rubbish & Recycling, Inc.

Didier Insurance

Dirty Dog Spa

Douglas Area Trail Association (DATA)

Douglas County Ag Association

Douglas County 4-H

Douglas County American Dairy Association

Alex Tax & Business Services, Inc.

Alexandria Elks Lodge # 1685

Alexandria Shooting Park

Alexandria Technical & Community College, Machine & Tool

Alexandria Tubes & Fittings, Inc.

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic

American Dairy Association of Douglas County

Andy Eddy

Averie Mounsdon Family

Beck’s Hybrids

Ben & Jean Wagner

Ben & Stephanie Grimes & Family

Bigger Associates

Blairview Saddle Shop, Inc.

Blue Lake Plastics, LLC

Bosek Fisheries

Brandon Lions Club

Brandon Pro Ag

Bremer Bank

Bryce Farms

Bullet Lawn Care, Les & Bonnie Dreger Family

Carl Wittco Inc.

Central Harvest States

Central MN Seeds, LLC

Centre Dairy Equipment & Supply

Christina Lakers 4-H Club

Clayton & Laurie Lahman

Clayton Rehm

Colorful Seasons & Nursery

Garden Center

Corteva/Pioneer – Jim Kokett

Cub Foods

Dairyland Supply

Dave Massmann Construction

Derek & Alicia Meissner & Family

Desautels Bartosiewski & Associates, CPAs, LLC

Douglas County Association of Townships

Douglas County Corn & Soybean

Growers and their checkoff’s

Douglas County Farm Bureau Association

Douglas Machine Inc.

Douglas-Grant Pork Producers

Association

Dr. Kai & Mryna Hunt

Dr. Michael Collins, DDS

Dwain Schuette – State Farm

Insurance

Echo Press

Elden’s Fresh Foods

Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical

Eric & Shelby Thesing Family

Farmers Union Insurance Agency

Fergus Falls Livestock Auction

First Western Bank & Trust

Garden Center Lanes/Fat

Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Gardonville Coop Telephone Association

Gerald & Cheryl Johnson

Glacial Plains Coop

Glenwood State Bank

Golden K Kiwanis Club of Alexandria

Grinager Farms

Hart Travel, LLC

Hayley & Rae Boutique

Hefty Seed Company

Hintzen Farms

Hubbard Feeds, Inc.

Hubbard Milling

Jackie Lanoue Family

Janell Eddy

Jared Sanborn

Jassel Holsteins

(Alan & Jessica Klimek Family)

Jennie-O Turkey

Jim & Jackie Kokett and Family

Joe-D-Acres, Joel Dahlheimer

Joe’s Truck & Tractor Repair

John Harper

Johnston Law Office

Joyce Olson and Kyle Olson in memory of Bruce Olson

Kensington Bank

Klinder Processing

Krohnfeldt Dairy

Lake Region Saddle Club

Lakes Area Graphix

Lakes Gas Company of Miltona

Larson Insurance

Law offices of Thornton, Dolan, Bowen, Klecker & Burkhammer

Leaf Valley Sportsmen

Leaf Valley Toms

Lennes Bros Electric, Inc.

LeSha Massmann Haas and Lexi Cramer

Levi & Darla Dunn

Liberty Livewires 4-H Club

Lind Family Funeral & Cremation Services

Lindy Legatt

Lions Club of Carlos

Long Prairie Packing Co, LLC

Lowry State Bank

Machinery Scope

Mark Boesl Excavating

Master Builders of West

Central MN

McMahon Oil

Meg Clark

Meyer’s Sport Shop

Midwest Machinery Co.

Millerville Creamery

Miltona Custom Meats & Sausages

Minnesota Valley Irrigation

Missy Ritt, Ag-Vanced Crop

Solutions, Pioneer Brand Products

Modern Farm Equipment

Moe-Urness-Lund Mutual Insurance Co

Molly Sailer

Mustang Seed

Neighborhood National Bank

Nelson Community Association

Nelson Creamery Association

Oakdale Farms

Olson’s Crooked Lake Farm

Osakis Creamery Association

Paul Bitzan Beef & Dairy Farms

Pfeninger Trucking, Inc.

Pioneer Hi-Bred

Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management

Prairie Lakes Dental, P.A.

Pro-Ag Farmers Co-op

Pro-Maintenance Services

Pro-Tainer

Rocket Auto Electric

Ron’s Warehouse Sales

Rotary Club of Alexandria

Runestone Electric Association

Ryan & Courtney Engelbrecht

Samantha Lahman, Extension Educator

Schwieters Chevrolet of Cold Spring

Shane Elmer

Skid Pro Attachments

Spruce Hill Rangers 4-H Club

Spruce Hill Rangers 4-H Club in memory of Bruce Olson

Spruce Hill Rangers 4-H Club in memory of Grant Lindberg

Steve & Karen Bundermann

Sue Lusty

SunOpta Grains and Foods Group

Taveirne Auto Sales

TFC Poultry – Trent

Froemming and Darrin

Froemming

Thornton Family

Thrivent Financials Thrivent Choice Program and Aric N. Bartlett

Tiffany Hokanson Family

Titan Machinery, Inc., Elbow Lake

Thesing’s Riverside

Simmentals

Tim Boesl

Travelers Inn

Up North Concrete Paving, LLC

Van Ahn & Company, Inc. Ag

Marketing & Brokerage

Viking Garage Door

Voyager Industries, Inc.

Winning Edge Graphics